Sammy L. Davis | |
|---|---|
 Sammy Davis in July 2009 | |
| Nickname(s) | The Real Forrest Gump[1] |
| Born | November 1, 1946 Dayton, Ohio, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1965–1984 |
| Rank | Sergeant First Class |
| Unit | Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 4th Artillery Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star Purple Heart (2) Sachem Award |
| Spouse(s) | Dixie Marie Taylor [2] Peggy Jo Martin
(m. 1968; died 2004) |
Sammy Lee Davis (born November 1, 1946) is an American soldier who served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the nation's highest military medal for valor, the Medal of Honor.
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