MEDIA ADVISORY: Commissioner Buckingham Announces Memorial Services for Two Medal of Honor Recipients at West Texas State Veterans Cemetery
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is inviting the media to attend the Memorial Services of two Medal of Honor (MoH) recipients at the newly-opened West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock. These services will mark the first time recipients of the distinguished MoH will be memorialized at any of our VLB cemeteries.
At 9:00 a.m., Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) George Davis, will be honored and remembered. Lt. Col. Davis, who joined the U.S. Air Force from Texas, served with 334th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing. On February 10, 1952, he departed Kimpo Air Base piloting an F-86 Sabre as the flight leader in a flight of four on a combat mission over North Korea. The flight encountered a group of MiGs and engaged them northeast of Kunu-ri. After damaging two MiGs, Lt. Col. Davis informed his wingman that he had been hit. The wingman followed Lt. Col. Davis's Sabre as it descended, went out of control, and crashed into a hilltop. The wingman said he did not witness an ejection or a parachute. Lt. Col. Davis's indomitable fighting spirit, heroic aggressiveness, and superb courage in engaging the enemy against formidable odds exemplified valor at its highest.
At 10:00 a.m., First Lieutenant (1st Lt.) Frank Nicias Mitchell, will be honored and remembered. First Lieutenant Frank Nicias Mitchell, who joined the U.S. Marine Corps from Texas, was a platoon leader in A Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. On November 27, during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, his platoon engaged in a firefight with the CCF near Yudam-ni. After the company commander ordered the Marines to withdraw, 1st Lt. Mitchell, realizing that the bodies of several Marines would be left behind, began firing a Browning Automatic Rifle and throwing grenades at CCF troops in order to give other members of the unit a chance to retrieve the bodies. 1st Lt. Mitchell was mortally wounded during this action and the tactical situation prevented the evacuation of his body. His unyielding courage throughout reflects the highest credit upon himself and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
WHAT: Memorial Services for Two Medal of Honor Recipients at the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery
WHEN: Friday, September 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: West Texas State Veterans Cemetery
4614 E 50th Street
Lubbock, TX 79404
MEDIA RSVP IS REQUIRED.Please RSVP no later than Thursday, September 10 by 3:00 p.m. by clicking the button below. Please include your full name, media outlet and how many people from your news organization will be attending. All media planning to attend the event, please arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. to set up your equipment.
RSVP: Medal of Honor Burials at WTSVC
About the Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest medal for valor in combat that can be awarded to members of the armed forces. The medal was first authorized in 1861 for Sailors and Marines, and the following year for Soldiers as well. Since then, more than 3,400 Medals of Honor have been awarded to members of all DoD services and the Coast Guard.
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Dr. Dawn Buckingham made history in 2022, winning a statewide election to become Texas' first female Land Commissioner. As Land Commissioner, Dr. Dawn Buckingham is committed to helping Texans after a disaster, supporting Texas energy, ensuring that every child in Texas receives a high-quality public education, serving Texas Veterans, and securing the border to keep our communities safe.
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