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Raymond E. Davis

1885 – 1965

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient

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About Raymond E. Davis

Lived 1885 – 1965 (aged 79). Raymond E. Davis was an American military personnel.

Raymond Erwin Davis (September 19, 1885 – September 9, 1965) was a quartermaster third class serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography Born in Mankato, Minnesota, Davis joined the U.S. Navy from Puget Sound, Washington. He was stationed aboard the as a quartermaster third class when, on July 21, 1905, one of the 's boilers exploded while it was in San Diego, California. For his actions received the Medal of Honor on January 5, 1906.

He died September 9, 1965, at Retsil Veterans Home, Port Orchard.

Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Quartermaster Third Class U.S. Navy. Place and date: On board the U.S.S. Bennington, 21 July 1905. Entered service at: Puget Sound, Wash. Born: 19 September 1885, Mankato, Minn. G.O. No.: 13, 5 January 1906.

Citation:

Serving on board the U.S.S. Bennington, for extraordinary heroismdisplayed at the time of the explosion of a boiler of that vesselat San Diego, Calif., 21 July 1905.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Raymond E. Davis?

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient

When was Raymond E. Davis born?

Raymond E. Davis was born on 19 September 1885 in Mankato.

When did Raymond E. Davis die?

Raymond E. Davis died on 9 September 1965 in Seattle.

What was Raymond E. Davis's occupation?

Raymond E. Davis was a military personnel.

What nationality was Raymond E. Davis?

Raymond E. Davis was American.

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