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Davis Sr. was promoted to Brigadier General on 25 October 1940, becoming the first African-American general officer in the United States Army. He died in 1970.
Davis Jr, his son, was the first African -American general officer in the United States Air Force. Davis Jr. was an Army Air Corps ace who shot down 111 planes in World War II, and also flew in Korea. He was advanced to become a 4 star General, the 4th star pinned on by President Clinton in 1998. He died in 2002.
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Is Benjamin O Davis Jr is Benjamin O Davis Sr son?
yes and he also took after his fathers footsteps becoming the first black airforce genaral
When was Benjamin O. Davis Jr. born?
Benjamin O. Davis Jr. was born on December 18, 1912.
What is Benjamin O. Davis Jr.'s birthday?
Benjamin O. Davis Jr. was born on December 18, 1912.
Who was Benjamin o Davis's mom?
Benjamin O. Davis Jr.'s mother was Alice Davis, who was a teacher and the wife of Benjamin O. Davis Sr., the first African-American general in the United States Army. She strongly supported her son's military career and encouraged him to pursue his aspirations despite facing racial discrimination.
Who was Benjamin O Davis Jr?
he was in the air force
Who was Benjamin O Davis Sr wife?
Brigadier General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr. (July 1, 1877 - November 26, 1970) was an American general and the father of Benjamin O. DavisJr.
Was Benjamin O Sr Davis married?
yes he was married but he was married twice
Who was the Highest ranking African American officer in the US army?
Brigadier Benjamin O. Davis.Sr
When did B. B. Davis die?
Benjamin O. Davis Jr. was born on December 18, 1912 and died on July 4, 2002. Benjamin O. Davis Jr. would have been 89 years old at the time of death or 102 years old today.
What were Benjamin o Davis jr goals and aspirations?
to be the best in all actions
How long did Benjamin O Davis Jr serve in the navy?
He didn't serve in the Navy.
Who was in Benjamin O Davis Jr Family?
his sister in law vivienne Scott and her husband Lawrence melville had a son L Scott Melville who became an attorney and then a judge in Connecticut. the Scott sisters (3)were founding members of the black social organization the "gay northeasterners" in the 1920's of 30's which is still in existence. the word gay was dropped in the 1970"s.
