Ray Davis

United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1915–2003)
Person human Q7297385
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Ray Davis

Summary

Ray Davis is a human[1]. Born in Fitzgerald[2], he… he was born on January 13, 1915[3]. He passed away in Conyers[4]. He died on September 3, 2003[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (116 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ray Davis was born in Fitzgerald[2].
  • Ray Davis died in Conyers[4].
  • Ray Davis was born on January 13, 1915[3].
  • Ray Davis died on September 3, 2003[5].
  • Burial took place at Georgia[8].
  • Ray Davis held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Ray Davis worked as a military officer[6].
  • Ray Davis held the position of Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps[10].
  • Ray Davis was educated at Georgia Tech[11].
  • Ray Davis's education included a stint at National War College[12].
  • Ray Davis received the Bronze Star Medal[13].
  • Ray Davis received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].
  • Ray Davis received the Medal of Honor[15].
  • Ray Davis received the Purple Heart[16].
  • Ray Davis received the Silver Star[17].
  • Ray Davis received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal[18].
  • Ray Davis is recorded as male[19].
  • Ray Davis's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ray Davis's military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps[21].
  • Ray Davis's Commons category is recorded as Ray Davis (general)[22].
  • Ray Davis's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[23].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
  • Ray Davis was part of the conflict Korean War[25].
  • Ray Davis was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • Ray Davis's family name is recorded as Davis[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Fitzgerald[2], Ray Davis… he was born on January 13, 1915[3].

Education

Educated at Georgia Tech[11], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1885[30], headquartered in Atlanta[31] and National War College[12], a staff college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1945[34], headquartered in Fort Lesley J. McNair[35].

Career and Affiliations

Ray Davis worked as a military officer[6]. He held the position of Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[13], a courage award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1944[38]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14], a grade of an order[39], in United States[40]; Medal of Honor[15], a courage award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1862[43]; Purple Heart[16], a medallion[44], in United States[45], founded in 1932[46]; Silver Star[17], a star[47], in United States[48], founded in 1918[49]; and Navy Distinguished Service Medal[18], a medallion[50], in United States[51], founded in 1919[52].

Death and Burial

Ray Davis died on September 3, 2003[5]. He passed away in Conyers[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24]. He is buried at Georgia[8].

Why It Matters

Ray Davis ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (116 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Ray Davis born?

Ray Davis's place of birth was Fitzgerald[2].

Where did Ray Davis die?

Ray Davis died in Conyers[4].

What did Ray Davis do for work?

Ray Davis worked as military officer[6].

Where did Ray Davis go to school?

Ray Davis was educated at Georgia Tech[11] and National War College[12].

What awards did Ray Davis receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[13], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14], Medal of Honor[15], and Purple Heart[16].

References

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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