John J. Davis (general)
| John Joseph Davis | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 19, 1909 Leavenworth, Kansas |
| Died |
August 22, 1997 (aged 88) Alexandria, Virginia |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| 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". 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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