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
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/branch 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

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. 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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