Clinton W. Davies

Clinton William Davies (September 26, 1899 January 31, 1989) was a brigadier general in the United States Air Force.

Clinton W. Davies
Born(1899-09-26)September 26, 1899
Racine, Wisconsin
DiedJanuary 31, 1989(1989-01-31) (aged 89)
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
RankBrigadier General

Biography

Davies was born in Racine, Wisconsin in 1899.[1] He attended what is now the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Davies originally enlisted in the United States Army in 1918. Later he was commissioned an officer in the Air Corps. He later served as an instructor at Brooks Field, March Field, and Randolph Field. During World War II, Davies commanded Tullin Air Base. Following the war, he was assigned to Continental Air Command before taking command of the 18th Fighter Wing and Clark Air Base. Later he was assigned to the Air University. Awards he received include the Legion of Merit.

He died on January 31, 1989.

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