This building is named for Horace O. David whose dedication and estimable service to the USS Alabama Battleship Commission enhanced the memories of the personnel, who served aboard the USS Alabama and the honor of the people of the Great State for which she is named. Mr. Davis was appointed to the commission in 1963 and served as vice chairman and chairman dedicated this 7th Day of October, 1981.

Lewis E. McCray Chairman,

Jack Tatum Vice Chairman,

Henri M. Albridge,

W. Terrance Ankerson,

Jack Beasley,

H.L. Callahan,

James L. Kornegay, Jr. Secretary

Ralph Collins

Stephens G. Croom,

H.D. Davis,

A.L.Fox,

Robert Gulledge,

Vernon L. St. John Treasurer,

Kathleen Cottrell

Sam Pendleton, Jr.,

Jewel Richardson,

Herbert H. West,

William J. Diffley Executive Director

Marker is on Battleship Parkway.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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