The Leadership trait that I found to most reflect my hopeful leadership style, was endurance. This trait was unequivocally displayed by Assistant Commandant Raymond G. Davis, in his actions during WW II and the Korean War. It wasn’t just physical endurance that Davis required of himself and his men, but also mental endurance. The will to keep on moving and pushing through all odds and fatiguing situations. There was never a time when Davis considered giving up and this trickled down to his men. In WWII he led his Marines through ferocious battles, with over a 70% casualty rating during the battle for Peleliu. After this he was awarded the Navy Cross for his “Valor and Leadership.” After such horrendous fighting one would probably assume that Davis would want to return to civilian life, however, he was in it for the long haul, committing his life to the Marine Corps. When the Korean War started Davis was a natural pick to become the Commander of the 1st Battalion 7th Marines. He combined …show more content…
Davis showed no signs of fatigue even though he was running on a lack of sleep and extreme physical fatigue. He had to persevere to inspire his troops. This is supported through his actions of running up and down his column of men to urge them up Turkey Hill, additionally leading them through a battle with a 70% casualty rate was no simple task too. I think this is one of the single most traits a leader should possess in the Military, as an officer and enlisted alike. Situations and times will come that are challenging beyond belief. However, I have yet to meet a situation that is insolvable without some determination and grit. Call it heart, determination, resolve, or endurance, to me it is simply finding a way to get it done, no matter the odds. Raymond G. Davis displayed this for his Marines and I hope to carry on this tradition one day as a 2nd