Benjamin O. Davis, Sr.
Military Person
1877 – 1970
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Who was Benjamin O. Davis, Sr.?
Brigadier General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr. was the first African-American general officer in the United States Army. He was the father of Air Force General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.
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- Born
- Jul 1, 1877
Washington, D.C. - Also known as
- Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr.
- Children
- Ethnicity
- African American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Howard University
- M Street High School
- Died
- Nov 26, 1970
Chicago - Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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