Jerrie Davis

Jerrie “Jake” Davis followed the example of military service set by his father and his uncles, all of whom served in World War II.  Mr. Davis enlisted in the United States Army in 1966 upon graduation from Cal-Mum High School.  He served 15 months with 1st Logistical Command (MACV) in Vietnam and was promoted to the rank of sergeant.

After his Army service, Sergeant Davis worked at Eastman Kodak Company in the department of defense division.  After 32 years of service, he retired from the company, but returned to work as a contract consultant.

Sergeant Davis has also served his community of Caledonia as an active member and volunteer with the Matthew Cleary American Legion Post 255.  Over the past 35 years, he has served as post adjutant and commander.  Sergeant Davis has also chaired the post’s membership committee, legion baseball, Flag Day sales and Boys State.  He co-chairs the annual Veterans Day dinner, is a member of the post firing squad and honor guard, and has also served as Livingston County Commander.

In 2007, Sergeant Davis was named 7th District Legionnaire of the Year.  He also holds life membership in the American Legion, the VFW, the Vietnam Veterans of America, Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion Past Commanders Club.