Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Major Charles W. Davis, Infantry United States Army
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"Above and Beyond"

Major Charles W. Davis, Infantry United States Army. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, August 1, 2009

1. Major Charles W. Davis, Infantry United States Army. Marker

Inscription. Major Charles W. DavisA native of Montgomery, graduate of Lanier, alumnus of the Universities of Alabama and Maryland. Major Davis was awarded the Medal of Honor as Executive Officer, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. "For distinguishing himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on Guadalcanal Island. On 12 January 1943, he volunteered to carry instructions to the leading companies of his battalion which had been caught in crossfire from Japanese machine guns. With complete disregard for his own safety he made his way to the trapped units, delivered instructions, supervised their execution and remained overnight in this exposed position.

"Above and Beyond" The following day, Davis volunteered to lead an assault on the Japanese position holding up the advance. His rifle jammed, he drew his pistol and led the assault. Electrified by this action, his soldiers followed and seized the hill. The capture broke Japanese resistance and the battalion was then able to secure its objective." During a distinguished 32-year career,

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he served on the Army General Staff and graduated from the National War College. Among many important assignments, he commanded the 503d Regiment of the 11th Airborne Division. During the Vietnam War, he advised the South Vietnamese Army in combat. Retired as a Colonel in 1972, he died in 1991. He is buried in Arlington. His service reflects great credit on Montgomery, on Alabama, and on the Nation.
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Erected 2003 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association, and the Medal of Honor Recipients series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 12, 1943.

Location. 32° 22.922′ N, 86° 18.817′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. It can be reached from Commerce Street. Marker is located in the Riverfront Park at the end of Commerce Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montgomery AL 36104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

Above and Beyond image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, August 1, 2009

2. Above and Beyond

this marker is in Alabama’s Tri-Counties River Region.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Black Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Montgomery's Panel Project (a few steps from this marker); High Red Bluff (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Struggle For Colonial Empire (about 300 feet away); The Domestic Slave Trade / Slave Transportation to Montgomery (about 300 feet away); Transportation and Commerce (about 300 feet away); Encanchata (about 400 feet away); Train Shed 1897 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.

Marker can be seen along the Alabama River near the Harriott II boat. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 12, 2020

3. Marker can be seen along the Alabama River near the Harriott II boat.

Access was blocked from the Riverwalk Tunnel.
It appears this marker has been moved to this location from nearby.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,833 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on July 25, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 3. submitted on July 12, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

Major Charles W. Davis, Infantry United States Army⎯⎯⎯"Above and Beyond"

Major Charles W. Davis, Infantry United States Army
⎯⎯⎯
"Above and Beyond"