Paris Davis | |
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Born | 6 May 1939 |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 1965-85 |
Rank | ![]() |
Commands held | 10th Special Forces Group |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Silver Star Purple Heart |
Colonel Paris Davis is a retired United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his actions on 18 July 1965 during the Vietnam War. At the time of this action Davis was a Captain with the 5th Special Forces Group. Davis was originally awarded the Silver Star but this was upgraded to the Medal of Honor, which was presented on.