- SURNAME
Davison
- FORENAME
David Michael
- UNIT
40 Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron (3 A.R.R. Group)
- RANK
Airman First Class
- NUMBER
562707849
- DATE OF DEATH
5th December 1969
- AGE
20
- GRAVESITE
Mountain Shadow Cemetery,Sonora,Tuolumne County,California
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from San Jose,California
born 19.7.1949
single
2 years service
awards Silver Star,D.F.C.,Air Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters
aeromedical specialist (air rescue)
HH-53 helicopter
KIA Laos
Vietnam Veterans Memorial,Washington,D.C. Panel 15W Line 27
DATE OF DEATH:
05-Dec-1969CITATION:
Silver Star : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Airman First Class David Michael Davison, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as an HH-53 Pararescue/Recovery Specialist in Southeast Asia on 5 December 1969. On that date, Airman Davison participated in the attempted air rescue of two downed airmen deep within hostile territory. As the helicopter descended into the pickup area, Airman Davison repeatedly exposed himself to intense ground fire, with complete disregard for his own safety, while firing suppressive bursts from his gun position on the rear ramp of the helicopter. Although under heavy fire, he continued this valiant effort at the sacrifice of his life. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Airman Davison has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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