Raymond Gilbert Davis was a United States Marine Corps four-star-general who had served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Davis was decorated several times, he was awarded the Navy Cross during World War II and the Medal of Honor during the Korean War. While serving as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, he retired with over 33 years service in the Marine Corps on March 31, 1972.
General Ray Davis, U.S. Marine Corps. Medal of Honor recipient, Asst. Commandant 1971–1972.
Plaque at Georgia Tech honoring Davis
Lieutenant Colonel Davis in 1952
Lt. Gen. James Mattis, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and Willa Knox Davis cut the ribbion during the General Raymond G. Davis Center dedication ceremony.
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
The assistant commandant of the Marine Corps (ACMC) is the second highest-ranking officer in the United States Marine Corps, and serves as a deputy for the commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC). Before 1946, the title was known as the assistant to the commandant.
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
Image: Eli K. Cole
Image: John A. Lejeune
Image: General C. G. Long in 1918