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Sammy Lee Davis (born November 1, 1946) is an American soldier who served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the nation's highest military medal for valor, the Medal of Honor.
Mar 6, 2018 · Sammy L. Davis was a U.S. Army artilleryman who fought off a massive Vietcong attack with a damaged howitzer and rescued wounded soldiers in Vietnam. He received the Medal of Honor from President Johnson and became the model for the movie character Forrest Gump.
Sammy Lee Davis was a U.S. Army artillery cannoneer who distinguished himself by firing his weapon and rescuing wounded comrades under heavy enemy fire. He received the Medal of Honor in 1968 for his extraordinary heroism and gallantry in action.
Dec 29, 2019 · Learn about Sammy L. Davis, the only living Medal of Honor recipient in Indiana, who fought off hundreds of North Vietnamese soldiers in 1967. Read his inspiring story, his memoir, and his views on Forrest Gump.
Learn about the life and achievements of Sammy Lee Davis, a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Vietnam War. See his biography, awards, photos, and how his Medal was stolen and recovered.
Sammy Davis. MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Davis (then PFc.) distinguished himself during the early morning hours while serving as a cannoneer with Battery C, at a remote fire support base.
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Apr 23, 2021 · In this Living History video, Medal of Honor Recipient Sammy L. Davis shares his experiences during the Vietnam War as well as the Medal of Honor and the values it represents.
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