[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 120 (Thursday, September 4, 2003)]
[House]
[Pages H7844-H7845]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO GENERAL RAY DAVIS

  (Mr. BURNS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1

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minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BURNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a true 
patriot. Yesterday America lost a man who will always be remembered as 
a hero. General Ray Davis lived a life of service and devotion to his 
country. Graduating from Georgia Tech as a naval officer candidate, 
General Davis served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam before retiring 
as a four-star general in 1972.
  General Davis earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for his 
leadership in the Korean War, in which he led a daring battle against 
an enemy which vastly outnumbered his Marines. General Davis and his 
men rescued two regiments that had been trapped for 5 days and then 
fought their way across 14 miles of enemy territory over 3 days to 
return to safety.
  His heroism earned him medals, but it is his devotion to his country, 
the military, and his fellow veterans that we will remember most. 
General Davis was instrumental in the establishment of the Korean War 
Memorial and stayed involved in issues important to veterans and 
current military personnel.
  On behalf of all Georgians in the Twelfth District, I offer my 
deepest sympathy to General Davis' family. He was indeed a true 
American hero.

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