Son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davis. Entered service September 24, 1942 at Scott Field, Illinois in U.S. Army. Sailed for overseas August 11, 1944; was in European Theatre; in northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. Received one service stripe, two overseas service bars, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon, W/3 Bronze Battle Stars, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal. Returned to U.S. December 27, 1945. Discharged January 1, 1946 from Camp Grant, Illinois. Rank: Corporal.