John J. Davis (general)
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.[2] He was later promoted to lieutenant general.
John Joseph Davis | |
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| Born | March 19, 1909 Leavenworth, Kansas |
| Died | August 22, 1997 (aged 88) Alexandria, Virginia |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  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) |
| Spouse(s) | Wilma Z. Davis |
Davis is a member of the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.[3] He retired from active duty in 1970 and died in 1997 of a stroke.[4]
References
- "ANC Explorer". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- "John Joseph Davis, Lieutenant General, United States Army". Retrieved 28 October 2010.
- "ASA Chitose Association Inc. The National Cryptologic Museum and the Military Intelligence Corps Hall of Fame". Retrieved 28 October 2010.
- "John J. Davis Dies at 88; Army General". Washington Post. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
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