Sammy L. Davis served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
In 1968, he received the Medal of Honor - this nation’s highest military award for valor - presented to him by President Lyndon B. Johnson at the White House.
Ever seen the movie “Forrest Gump”?
You might recognize footage from Sammy’s award ceremony that - thanks to Hollywood magic - becomes Forrest’s ceremony with LBJ.
Chattanooga is home to the Charles H. Coolidge Medal of Honor Heritage Center - and last week, Sammy visited this city during Medal of Honor Week at the center, where I had the chance to speak with him.
Kenny Turpen / MOHHC
