Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient. He received this award posthumously while serving as a major in the US Air Force, Commanding Officer, 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, 5th Air Force, for combat action near Sinuiju-Yalu River area, North Korea on 10 February 1952. He was is the fourth-highest US scoring ace of the Korean War with a total of 21 victories, one of seven US military pilots to become an ace in two wars, and one of 31 US military pilots to be credited with more than 20 victories. He joined the US Army Air Corps in early 1942 and following his flight training, he was sent to the Pacific Theatre of Operations and flew combat missions in the New Guinea and Philippine campaigns, scoring seven victories over Japanese aircraft. He quickly gained a reputation as a skilled pilot and accurate gunner whose "daredevil" flying style contrasted with his reserved personality. His citation reads: "Maj. Davis distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. While leading a flight of 4 F-86 Saberjet aircraft on a combat aerial patrol mission near the Manchurian border, Maj. Davis' element leader ran out of oxygen and was forced to retire from the flight with his wingman accompanying him. Maj. Davis and the remaining F-86's continued the mission and sighted a formation of approximately 12 enemy MIG-15 aircraft speeding southward toward an area where friendly fighter-bombers were conducting low level operations against the Communist lines of communications. With selfless disregard for the numerical superiority of the enemy, Maj. Davis positioned his 2 aircraft, then dove at the MIG formation. While speeding through the formation from the rear he singled out a MIG-15 and destroyed it with a concentrated burst of fire. Although he was now under continuous fire from the enemy fighters to his rear, Maj. Davis sustained his attack. He fired at another MIG-15 which, bursting into smoke and flames, went into a vertical dive. Rather than maintain his superior speed and evade the enemy fire being concentrated on him, he elected to reduce his speed and sought out still a third MIG-15. During this latest attack his aircraft sustained a direct hit, went out of control, then crashed into a mountain 30 miles south of the Yalu River. Maj. Davis' bold attack completely disrupted the enemy formation, permitting the friendly fighter-bombers to successfully complete their interdiction mission. Maj. Davis, by his indomitable fighting spirit, heroic aggressiveness, and superb courage in engaging the enemy against formidable odds exemplified valor at its highest. Distinguished Service Cross citation: The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Major George Andrew Davis, Jr. (AFSN: 0-671514/13035A), United States Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Squadron Commander, 334th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing, FIFTH Air Force, on 27 November 1951, during an engagement with enemy aircraft near Sinanju, Korea. While leading a group formation of thirty-two F-86 aircraft on a counter air mission, Major Davis observed six MIG-15 aircraft headed southward above the group. With exemplary leadership and superior airmanship, he maneuvered his forces into position for attack. Leading with great tactical skill and courage, Major Davis closed to 800 feet on a MIG-15 over Namsi. He fired on the enemy aircraft, which immediately began burning. A few seconds later, the enemy pilot bailed out of his aircraft. Continuing the attack on the enemy forces, Major Davis fired on the wingman of the enemy flight, which resulted in numerous strikes on the wing roots and the fuselage. As Major Davis broke off his relentless attack on this MIG-l5, another MIG-15 came down on him. He immediately brought his aircraft into firing position upon the enemy and after a sustained barrage of fire, the enemy pilot bailed out. Although low on fuel, he rejoined his group and reorganized his forces to engage the approximate 80 enemy aircraft making the attack. Against overwhelming odds, Major Davis' group destroyed two other MIG-15 aircraft, probably destroyed one and damaged one other. Major Davis' aggressive leadership, his flying skill and devotion to duty contributed invaluable to the United Nations' cause and reflect great credit on himself, the Far East Air Forces and the United States Air Force." His body was never recovered from the crash site. He was also posthumously promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel. In addition to the Medal of Honor, his other military awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star (with two oak leaf clusters) the Distinguished Flying Cross (with three oak leaf clusters) the Purple Heart, the Air Medal (with one silver oak leaf cluster and three bronze oak leaf clusters), the Air Medal, the Air Force Presidential Unit Citation (with two oak leaf clusters), the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (with one ​silver star and three bronze stars), the World War II Victory Medal, and the Korean War Service Medal. A cenotaph in his honor resides at the City of Lubbock Cemetery in Lubbock, Texas. His name is also included on the Honolulu Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii and the National Korean War Veteran Memorial in Washington DC.

Additional Cenotaphs:
Honolulu Memorial
National Korean War Veterans Memorial