John J. Davis (general)
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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.
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John Joseph Davis | |
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Born | (1909-03-19)March 19, 1909 Leavenworth, Kansas |
Died | August 22, 1997(1997-08-22) (aged 88) Alexandria, Virginia |
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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 |
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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]