Paris Davis
Paris Davis | |
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Davis in 2023 | |
| Born | 13 May 1939 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1959–1985 (26 years) |
| 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 |
| Other work | Newspaper publisher |
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, while he was a captain with the 5th Special Forces Group. Originally awarded the Silver Star, Davis was twice previously nominated for the Medal of Honor, but both times the paperwork relating to his nomination disappeared; the time from the first nomination to the completion of a successful third nomination spanned 58 years.
Following his Medal of Honor action, Davis subsequently commanded the 10th Special Forces Group. He retired in 1985 as a full colonel after 26 years on active duty, and published the Metro Herald for another 30 years before fully retiring. He lives in Arlington County, Virginia.