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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Oliver T. Davis

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Challis, Idaho

Honored By

A Grateful American

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

MAJOR; SERVED IN THE IDAHO NATIONAL GUARD UNTIL HE WAS CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1940. HE JOINED THE 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT IN FEBRUARY 1943. THERE HE SERVED AS A COMPANY COMMANDER, BATTALION EXECUTIVE AND DURING THE EARLY STAGES OF THE OCCUPATION OF JAPAN, HE COMMANDED THE FIRST BATTALION. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA AND LUZON. AWARDS: EXPERT AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGES, BRONZE STAR MEDAL.