William Church Davis

William Church Davis
Born (1866-05-11)May 11, 1866
Died September 23, 1958(1958-09-23) (aged 92)
Berkeley, California
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Brigadier general
Commands held 32nd Heavy Artillery Brigade

William Church Davis (May 11, 1866 - September 23, 1958) served as a brigadier general during World War I. He commanded the 32nd Heavy Artillery Brigade during the war.

Early life and education

Davis attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, graduating with the class of 1890.[1][2]

Awards

Davis received the Army Distinguished Service Medal for his command of the Artillery support of the Fifth Corps in November 1918 during the Meuse-Argonne campaign.[3]

Death and legacy

Davis died on September 23, 1958 in Berkeley, California.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Boston, Houghton; Cullum, George W. (George Washington); United States. Military Academy, West Point Association of Graduates (30 September 1891). "Biographical register of the officers and graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.,from its establishment, in 1802, to 1890". Boston, Houghton, Mifflin – via Internet Archive.
  2. ↑ "Memorial". apps.westpointaog.org.
  3. ↑ "Valor awards for William Church Davis". valor.militarytimes.com.
  4. ↑ Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc. p. 101. ISBN 1571970886.
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