John Joseph Davis
Born(1909-03-19)March 19, 1909
Leavenworth, Kansas
DiedAugust 22, 1997(1997-08-22) (aged 88)
Alexandria, Virginia
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Section: 30 Grave: 564-A-LH[1]
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army seal United States Army
Years of service1931-1970
Rank Lieutenant general
Battles/warsWorld War II
Cold War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (2)
Air Medal (2)
Spouse(s)Wilma Z. Davis

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.

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

  1. ↑ "ANC Explorer". Arlington National Cemetery. Archived from the original on August 5, 2019. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  2. ↑ "John Joseph Davis, Lieutenant General, United States Army". Retrieved 28 October 2010.
  3. ↑ "ASA Chitose Association Inc. The National Cryptologic Museum and the Military Intelligence Corps Hall of Fame". Retrieved 28 October 2010.
  4. ↑ "John J. Davis Dies at 88; Army General". Washington Post. Retrieved 28 October 2010.


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