Retired Army Col. Paris Davis stood in the White House as President Biden draped the Medal of Honor around his neck, nearly six decades after he saved the lives of three troops during the Vietnam War.
‘Epitome of an American hero’: Black Vietnam War veteran receives Medal of Honor after nearly 60-year wait
When describing who Col. Paris Davis is, his daughter Regan Hopper and fellow Green Beret Ron Deis attested to how deserving Davis is of the U.S. military’s highest honor. On Friday morning, President …
Black Vietnam vet finally awarded Medal of Honor for bravery
Paris Davis, one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat, received the Medal of Honor on Friday for his bravery in the Vietnam War. After a crowded White House ceremony, a …
Biden awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam Col. Paris D. Davis
President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor to a retired Black Army commander who was wounded in the Vietnam War while saving the lives of several soldiers but whose recognition was delayed by …
Biden awards Medal of Honor to Black Vietnam War hero after paperwork ‘lost’ twice
President Joe Biden on Friday awarded the Medal of Honor to a Black Army Special Forces hero from the Vietnam War who has waited close to 60 years to receive the nation’s top award for valor after the …
Black Vietnam veteran finally awarded Medal of Honor
An 83-year-old Vietnam veteran at long last received his due. President Biden presented him with the Medal of Honor on Friday.
Black Vietnam vet finally honored with Medal of Honor
Nearly 60 years after he was first recommended for the nation’s highest military award for his bravery during the Vietnam War, retired Col. Paris Davis, one of the first Black officers to lead a …
Biden to award Medal of Honor to Black Vietnam War veteran
As an Army captain in 1965 during the Vietnam War, Paris D. Davis rescued two of his fellow Americans who were “incapacitated” during combat with the enemy.
Biden to award Medal of Honor to Black Vietnam hero after paperwork ‘lost’ twice
President Biden will host a Medal of Honor ceremony for an Army Special Forces vet who has waited close to 60 years to receive the nation’s top award for military valor.
Biden to award Medal of Honor to Black Army commander for bravery in Vietnam
President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor to a retired Black Army commander who was wounded in the Vietnam War while saving the lives of several soldiers but whose recognition was delayed by …