SERGEANT FIRST CLASS LEROY L. DAVIS, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to recognize his extraordinary heroism in Vietnam on 10 April 1970 while defending his bunker against an aggressive enemy assault. As the sergeant began placing heavy automatic weapons return fire toward the aggressors, an enemy rocket struck his bunker and seriously wounded him. Although his wounds rendered him almost blind, he reassumed his fighting position, fully exposed to the enemy fire, and continued to place suppressive fire on the enemy. Soon thereafter, a second enemy rocket struck the bunker, seriously wounding Sergeant Davis a second time. Refusing to yield to his multiple wounds, the sergeant remained in his exposed position and placed fire on the enemy until he collapsed. His determined actions prevented the enemy from overrunning his position and contributed immeasureably to the success of the allied defensive effort. Sergeant First Class Davis’ extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.

SFC Davis has been a member of the Legion of Valor since 1971.