Walter Davis was born 29 March 1916 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. He was the son of Early Lindsey Davis and Annie Ray Cheek. He was married to Mary Lorena Magee.
Staff Sergeant Davis served with the 3rd Armored Division and was killed in action 28 February 1945 in Germany
He was initially buried at the American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle in Belgium. He is buried at Knoxville National Cemetery, Knoxville, TN, B, 6450
- Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Date of birth: 29 March 1916
- Date of death: 28 February 1945
- County: Roane
- Hometown: Oliver Springs
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 3rd Armored Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Knoxville National Cemetery, Knoxville, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVII, Top Panel
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