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“H.R. 1609, introduced by the distinguished gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Graves), redesignates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Boston Street in Brookfield, Missouri, as the Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building. The entire delegation from the State of Missouri has cosponsored this legislation. Madam Speaker, this bill honors a true American combat hero. Admiral Donald Davis served as a sailor and later as an aviator in three wars for the U.S. Navy. His esteemed career covered 38 years following his graduation from the Naval Academy in 1943. During World War II, Admiral Davis took part in nine missions aboard the cruiser Mobile in the Pacific Theater. After earning his pilot's wings in 1946, Admiral Davis spent the next 12 years in naval fighter squadrons. During the Korean War, Admiral Davis flew 51 combat missions. Finally, while serving in the Vietnam War, he was assigned to be commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk in the Indian Ocean. Admiral Davis' career culminated with his tour as commander of the Pacific Fleet from May of 1978 to July of 1981. Among his many honors, Admiral Davis was awarded the Air Medal with a gold star, was twice awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, and earned the Legion of Merit four times.”