Robert Charles Davis

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Maj Robert C. Davis
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Military Service


Missions

23 Mar 1969 - an A-26A, serial number 64-17667, departed NKP on a combat mission with a crew consisting of Capt. James W. Widdis Jr., pilot, and Capt. Robert C. Davis, navigator. As the two were about 15 miles west of the Ban Karai Pass, the aircraft was struck by hostile fire. No parachutes were seen and no beepers were heard, but the opportunity existed for the two to safely eject, and they were listed "Missing In Action". Capt. Davis was determined presumed dead in 1975 and Capt. Widdis in 1978. During the period they were listed as missing, Capt. Davis was promoted to the rank of Major and Capt. Widdis was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Citations & Awards

  • Purple Heart
  • Air Medal
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Vietnam Service Medal
  • Air Force Longevity Award (x2)
  • Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
  • Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal


Planes

64-17667

Crew

James Wesley Widdis Jr


Disposition

  • KIA 23 mar 1969


He is listed on the Vietnam Wall, Panel 28W, Line 18.

Personal Life

Robert Charles Davis was born 23 May 1937 in Burlington, NJ.

Family

Images

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Records and Personnel Information

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