[PGR_PA_r5] Lt. Col John Owens Davies, USAF Ret. POW/Vietnam War Veteran West Reading Pa. August 17th

[PGR Vetrep East]

*Lieutenant Colonel John Owen. Davies US Air Force POW/Vietnam Veteran*


*Tuesday August 17th 2021  West Reading Pa. 19611*


The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to escort US Air Force POW Vietnam
Veteran, LtCol John O. Davies to his final rest at Indiantown Gap National
Cemetery. LtCol Davies entered officer training school in 1964 and
graduated with a commission as a 2nd Lt. he went on to graduate from
Undergraduate Navigator and Electronic Warfare Officer Training. His first
assignment was as an Electronic Warfare Officer aboard an EB-66 Destroyer
with the 41st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron of the 432nd Tactical Recon
Wing at Takhli Royal Thai AFB Until he was forced to eject over North
Vietnam
On February 4, 1967, an EB66C was sent on a mission Over North Vietnam. The
crew and Technicians that day were. Maj. Jack W. Bomar, 1Lt. Joh O. Davies,
Capt. John Fer, Capt. Russell Poor, Capt. Herb Doby and Maj. Woodrow
Wilburn.
Three officers were taken prisoner that day. Capt. Davies (at that time)
Maj. Bomar and Capt. Fer were released 2207 days later as part of Operation
Homecoming on February 18, 1973. The fates of the remaining three crew
members remained unknown. Until Capt. Herb Doby was repatriated to the
United States and in 1990 Maj. Woodrow Wilburn was also repatriated. Capt.
Russell Poor remains MIA

After his release and a brief hospital stay LtCol. Davies was accepted for
Undergraduate Flying Training receiving his pilot’s wings in 1974. After
completing c-141 Starlifter advanced training He served as a c-141pilot
with the 86th Military Airlift Squadron.

Lt Col John O. Davies is the recipient of the Silver Star His silver star
citation reads;
“First Lieutenant John O. Davies distinguished himself by gallantry in
connection with military operations against an opposing armed force in
Southeast Asia on 4 February 1967. On that date, Lieutenant Davies, as an
Electronic Warfare Officer, was providing electronic countermeasures to
suppress radar controlled antiaircraft artillery and surface to air
missiles while his unarmed aircraft maneuvered in an extremely hazardous
area. Despite the threat of hostile aircraft and the possibility of lethal
missile sites in the area, Lieutenant Davies continued his support mission.
By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Davies has reflected
great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.”
His other medals and citations are Legion of Merit, Air Medal, AF
Commendation Medal, Purple Heart, Bronze Star with OLC, Small Arms Expert
Marksmanship, AF outstanding Unit Award with 1 OLC, National defense
Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, AF Longevity Service Ribbon, with 4
OLC’s Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, republic of Vietnam Gallantry
Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, And The Prisoner of War Medal.
Lieutenant Colonel John O. Davies is a true American Patriot that has
served this nation with honor and distinction.
Now it is our turn to stand and honor him.



Kuhn Funeral Home
739 Penn Ave, West
Reading, PA 19611

*Escort*
*Date:*    *August 17th 2021*
* Staging:*
*1200 Hrs. **KSU:*   *1230 Hrs*

*Map:*  https://goo.gl/maps/Lh4nYfLrVsg9WQgs8

* Indiantown Gap National Cemetery*
*Committal:*    *1400 Hrs*
*Staging:*
*1330 Hrs **Map:*     https://goo.gl/maps/Lh4nYfLrVsg9WQgs8

*RCIC:*
*    Richard Sam **Email:**    rsam1sg2 at yahoo.com <rsam1sg2 at yahoo.com>*

Stage at the parking lot opposite the rear of the PA Memorial, (turn left
at the US Flag Circle).  DO NOT PROCEED TO COMMITTAL SITE WITHOUT
PERMISSION.

*NOTE: Concealed carry permits are NOT recognized on military installations
and federal reservations. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery is a federal
reservation. Do not bring weapons or hazardous materials to this mission.*



<jgpawl at msn.com>For mission information, contact:
Eric M. Cramer Veterans Liaison East
Email:   pgrpa.vetrep.east at gmail.com
Phone:  717-507-5213

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Sincerely--
Eric M. Cramer,
Veterans Liaison East
Patriot Guard Riders Of Pennsylvania
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