Frederic E. Davison
Major General Frederic Ellis Davison (28 September 1917 – 24 January 1999) was a United States Army officer and the first African American to reach the rank of major general and become a division commander. After serving in World War II, he served as commander of the 199th Light Infantry Brigade during the Vietnam War.
Frederic Ellis Davison | |
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| Born | September 28, 1917 Washington, D.C., United States |
| Died | January 24, 1999 (aged 81) Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., United States |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1938–1974 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands held | 199th Light Infantry Brigade 8th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star |
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