Rodney Maxwell Davis
(4/7/1942 – 9/6/1967)
Rodney Davis was born
and raised in Macon, GA. After graduating high school, Davis enlisted in the
United States Marine Corps. He spent many years in training and working his way
up the ladder. He was promoted many times until he finally reached Sergeant on
December 1st, 1966. Davis was an inspiration to his men and when
ordered to Vietnam in August of 1967, he didn’t even hesitate. He was
constantly encouraging his men and still holding his own in battle. On
September 6, 1967, he was still encouraging his men in battle when a hand
grenade was thrown into the trench with him and his men. Without a moment of
self-preservation, he threw himself on the grenade and saved his men. He was
awarded the Medal of Honor for his selfless act of bravery and for his
sacrifice. Rodney Davis was buried in his hometown of Macon, GA in the Linwood
Cemetery.
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