Paris Davis | |
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 Davis in 2023 | |
| Born | 13 May 1939 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1959–1985 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 10th Special Forces Group |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Soldier's Medal Bronze Star Medal (2) with "V" device Purple Heart (2) Air Medal (2) with "V" device Army Commendation Medal (4) with "V" device |
Paris D. Davis (born 13 May 1939) is a retired United States Army officer who received the Medal of Honor on 3 March 2023 for his actions on 18 June 1965 during the Vietnam War. He was twice previously nominated for the Medal of Honor, but both times the paperwork relating to his nomination disappeared. Davis, then a captain with the 5th Special Forces Group, was instead awarded the Silver Star. He subsequently commanded the 10th Special Forces Group.