January 26, 2025: Col. Paris Davis Medal of Honor Story / Fallen & Wounded Soldier Fund

Join us this week for a show from the Veterans Radio archives!

First we’ll hear the story of Col. Paris D. Davis, Medal of Honor recipient

Historian Neil Thorne and legal advocate Jim Moriarty tell the story of Col. Paris D. Davis. In 1965, Paris D. Davis was a Captain, Commander, Detachment A-321, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces. He distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an advisor to the 883d Regional Force Company, Army of the Republic of Vietnam, during combat operations against an armed enemy in the vicinity of Bong Son, Republic of Vietnam, on June 17-18, 1965.

Thorne and Moriarty tell us how Captain Davis, now ranked as Col. Davis, military service records to appeal for the honor were lost 3 tim ...