Title
Preview
Description
Black and white sketch of Herman Davis, including biographical narrative.
Transcription
Arkansas' most distinguished son in action
Herman Davis
The World War hero whose name was fourth on Gen. Pershing's list of 100 heroes was born and raised in Mississippi County, Ark… His early training as hunter and trapper stood him in good stead in France where he was the company's runner to carry messages. In the Argonne he captured four German machine gunners single-handed and saved an entire American company from annihilation..
On one occasion Davis killed 47 Germans from behind a rock with his unerring marksmanship.. Awarded D.S.C., Croix De Guerre and Medaille Militaire for his heroism on Oct. 10, 1918. Arkansas legislature proclaimed him "Our most distinguished son in action." Davis died Jan. 5, 1923 of tuberculosis contracted during war. A monument to his honor has been erected on the main street of Manila, Ark.
Physical Description
Document, 11" x 14"
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000379, Image 16
Resource Type
Image
Collection
Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, MS.000379
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Herman Davis, Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
