Dublin in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Lt. Col. George A. Davis, Jr.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 28, 2024

1. Lt. Col. George A. Davis, Jr. Marker

Inscription. One of six sons who served in the military, George A. Davis, Jr. was born in Dublin in 1920 tο Pearl (Love) and George Davis. He enlisted as an aviation cadet at Lubbock in Mar. 1942. Davis was among the first P-47 Thunderbolt pilots, flying hundreds of missions during World War II. In the Korean War, he was a leading ace in the 334th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. On Feb. 10, 1952, Davis led an F-86 SabreJet combat aerial patrol near the Manchurian border. He shot down two attacking MIG-15s before his plane took a direct hit and crashed south of the Yalu River. Already highly decorated, Davis posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor and promotion to Lt. Colonel for his final heroic actions.

Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14669.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Korean • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 10, 1952.

Location. 32° 5.144′ N, 98° 20.655′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Texas, in Erath County. Marker is on West Blackjack Street west of North Park Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at the entrance

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to a war memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 W Blackjack St, Dublin TX 76446, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pioneer Turnbow-Barbee Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the W.M. Wright Historical Park (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to the W.M. Wright Historical Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William T. Miller Grist Mill (about 300 feet away); Dublin Rodeo (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named William T. Miller Grist Mill (about 300 feet away); First National Cutting Horse Association-Sanctioned Cutting (about 400 feet away); Dublin National Bank (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Also see . . . George Andrew Davis Jr. Wikipedia

George Andrew Davis Jr. (December 1, 1920 – February 10, 1952) was a highly decorated fighter pilot and flying ace of the United States Army Air Forces in World War II, and later of the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was killed in action during a combat mission in northwestern Korea, in an area nicknamed "MiG Alley". For his actions during the Korean War, Davis was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor and promoted from major to lieutenant colonel.

Born in Dublin, Texas, Davis
Photographed By James Hulse, April 28, 2024

2. The view of the Lt. Col. George A. Davis, Jr. Marker from the street
joined the United States Army Air Corps in early 1942. He was sent to the Pacific Theater after pilot training and flew in the New Guinea and Philippine campaigns, scoring seven victories over Japanese aircraft. He quickly gained a reputation as a skilled pilot and accurate gunner whose "daredevil" flying style contrasted with his reserved personality.

(Submitted on May 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Lt. Col. George A. Davis, Jr. image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - US Air Force Photo, circa 1950

3. Lt. Col. George A. Davis, Jr.

George A. Davis wearing flight gear, with U.S. Air Force aircraft in background

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.