For other people named John Davis, see John Davis (disambiguation).
See also: John J. Davis (congressman)
John Joseph Davis | |
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Born | March 19, 1909 |
Died | August 22, 1997 | (aged 88)
Place of birth | Leavenworth, Kansas |
Place of death | Alexandria, Virginia |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/branch | United States Army |
Years of service | 1931-1970 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Battles/wars |
World War II Cold War |
Awards |
Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) Air Medal (2) |
John J. Davis (March 19, 1909 - August 22, 1997) was a U.S. Army officer. In the 1960s Davis, then a Major General, served as the Assistant chief of Staff for Intelligence, Headquarters, Department of the Army.[1] He was later promoted to Lieutenant General. General Davis is a member of the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.[2]
He retired from active duty in 1970 and died in 1997 of a stroke.[3]
References
- ↑ "John Joseph Davis, Lieutenant General, United States Army". http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/jjdavis.htm. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
- ↑ "ASA Chitose Association Inc. The National Cryptologic Museum and the Military Intelligence Corps Hall of Fame". http://www.asachitose.com/page7.htm. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
- ↑ "John J. Davis Dies at 88; Army General". Washington Post. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/13716098.html?dids=13716098:13716098&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+31%2C+1997&author=&pub=The+Washington+Post&desc=John+J.+Davis+Dies+at+88%3B+Army+General&pqatl=google. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
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