The  Secretary  of  the  Navy  takes  pleasure  in  presenting  the
NAVY COMMENDATION MEDAL to

for service as set forth in the following

       CITATION:

              "For meritorious  service while serving as  the Quality  Control Officer  of  Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Provisional Mar- ine  Aircraft Group Thirty-Nine,  First Marine Aircraft Wing  in connec- tion with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 21 March to 10 October 1968.  Throughout  this period,  Captain  Davis performed  his duties in an exemplary and  highly professional  manner. Working  tirelessly  and  with  meticulous attention  to detail, he  closely supervised  his section to ensure the expeditious  accomplishment of  all assigned tasks and consistently provided his command with outstanding support.  Demonstrating superior technical knowledge of his squadron's helicopters,  Captain Davis  subjected each  repair and  maintenance as- signment to rigid inspection requirements, including test flights prior to releasing  the  aircraft  for  operational  usage.  Serving  concurrently as Technical  Publications  Officer,  he  distinguished  himself  in  the  out- standing  performance of his  duties, thereby greatly enhancing the effi- ciency  of  his  command.   His  leadership  and  resolute  determination inspired  all  who served with him and contributed  immeasurably to the accomplishment  of  his  unit's mission.  By  his professionalism,  excep- tional initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Captain Davis upheld the finest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service." 

Captain Davis is authorized to wear the Combat "V".