World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Nelie Rhett Davis, Jr.
Hometown
Norway, South Carolina
Honored By
James O. Sweeny
Relationship
Classmate
ALTHOUGH AN OFFICER IN THE ARMY RESERVE CORPS, HE WAS REJECTED BY THE ARMY FOR ACTIVE DUTY IN THE WAR BECAUSE OF BAD KNEES. HE SERVED ON THE HOME FRONT BY ADVISING SOUTH CAROLINA FARMERS AND DAIRYMEN ON FOOD PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY.