George Andrew Davis Jr.
Major, U.S. Air Force
334th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing
Missing in Action — February 18, 1952
MiG Alley, North Korea
Hometown: Dublin, Texas
Age: 31
EARLY LIFE
George Andrew Davis Jr. was born in Dublin, Texas, in 1920. He grew up during the Great Depression, earned his wings during World War II, and continued his Air Force career into the jet age.
By the time he deployed to Korea, he was already a seasoned combat pilot.
FEBRUARY 1952 — MIG ALLEY
On February 18, 1952, Major Davis was leading a formation of F-86 Sabres near the Yalu River in what pilots called “MiG Alley.”
Outnumbered by a superior force of enemy MiG-15 fighters, Davis made a choice.
Instead of disengaging, he attacked.
He dove into the formation, shot down two enemy aircraft, and disrupted the attack that threatened friendly bombers and fighters.
Moments later, his aircraft was struck.
His Sabre was seen trailing smoke as it descended behind enemy lines.
He was declared Missing in Action.
His remains were never recovered.
For his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
A LEGACY IN THE SKIES
Major Davis was credited with 14 aerial victories in Korea, making him one of America’s leading jet aces of the war.
He left behind a wife and three children.
In the frozen airspace over North Korea, he turned into danger so others could survive.
He did not return.
REMEMBRANCE
Some heroes hold a hill.
Some hold the sky.
Major George Andrew Davis Jr.
A fighter ace.
A leader.
A father.
Missing in Action in February 1952.
His aircraft never came home.
His courage never left.
Honor The Fallen. Support The Living. Teach The Next Generation.
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