At Sgt Davis's enlistment in 1956, due to his age of 19, he was the oldest of four recruits.Therefore, he was placed in command of this group of young men. He was given the responsibility of getting these recruits safely from Dallas to MCRD San Diego for Boot Camp. The journey to MCRD proved to be a challenge for recruit Davis as well as a memorable experience he related often in later years. He entered the U.S. Marine Corps in 1956 and was Honorably discharged in 1960. Sgt Davis attained his rank of Sergeant in less than four years serving as an MP. He was assigned to the Provost Marshall Office at Camp Smedely Butler, Okinawa where he received a Meritorious Mast. During his Honorable service he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal and other awards and commendations 