Three war Marine Hero: General Raymond g. Davis
Synopsis "Three war Marine Hero: General Raymond g. Davis"
The first biography of Marine General Raymond Davis, who was decorated for bravery in both WWII and Korea, and went on to serve as a commanding general in Vietnam."...Ray Davis was a hardened combat veteran. This was brought home to me one day while visiting a remote Army firebase in the jungle south of Khe Sanh. As the two of us strode along the jungle pathway, Davis suddenly stopped and peered intently into the thick green foliage. I suspected danger, brought my rifle up, and slipped off the safety. After a few moments, the general turned and casually remarked, “Dick, this reminds me of a command post I had on Guadalcanal.” I mumbled, “Yes, sir,” and surreptitiously fingered the safety to the “on” position. “Christ,” I thought in awe, “I was only two years old at the time of Guadalcanal. This is the old man’s third war!” — Dick Camp, introduction to bookA native of Georgia, Raymond Davis joined the Marine Corps after university and would go on to serve in three wars and be decorated for gallantry several times including the Medal of Honor for his actions at Chosin where his leadership saved countless American lives. He retired as a four-star general after 33 years in the corps.Dick Camp, Marine veteran and historian, weaves memoirs, first-hand accounts, and his own personal memories of General Davis in this first biography of this archetypal "Old Breed" Marine.Table of ContentsForewordPart One: Formative Years, 1915-1941Chapter 1: A Youngster from GeorgiaChapter 2: Second Lieutenant Raymond G. DavisChapter 3: The Old Breed: Special Weapons BattalionPart Two: World War II, 1941 – 1945Central Pacific: GuadalcanalChapter 1: “War”Chapter 2: Operation WatchtowerChapter 3: Landing and DefenseChapter 4: Cactus Air ForceChapter 5: Japanese Ground and Air CounterattackSouthwest Pacific: Cape Gloucester - PeleliuChapter 1: The Green InfernoChapter 2: A Steamy Pest-HolePeleliuChapter 1: Breakwater of the PacificChapter 2: Death at the High Water LineChapter 3: A Ferocious and Wily FoeChapter 4: Bloody Nose RidgeChapter 5: Pope’s HillChapter 6: Shot to PiecesChapter 7: Homeward Bound1st Provisional Brigade: GuamChapter 1: “Pretty Good Plumber”Part Three: Korea (Land of the Morning Calm)Chapter 1: North Korea StrikesChapter 2: Send in the MarinesChapter 3: Chinese VolunteersChapter 4: Out on a LimbChapter 5: Toktong Ridge RunnersChapter: 6: “Retreat Hell”Chapter: 7: The Great Pohang Guerrilla HuntChapter: 8: “Above and BeyondChapter: 9: PeacetimePart Four: VietnamChapter 1: Provisional Corps Vietnam (PCV)Chapter 2: Taking Command, 3rd Marine DivisionChapter 3: Assault from the SkyChapter 4: Swing ForceChapter 5: Pacification: Winning Hearts and MindsPart Five: Post VietnamChapter 1: Post of the Corps: Marine Corps Development and Education CommandChapter 2: RetirementNotesGlossaryBibliographyIndex
