George Whitefield Davis
George Whitefield Davis (July 26, 1839 – July 12, 1918) was an engineer and major general in the United States Army. He also served as a military governor of Puerto Rico and as the first military Governor of the Panama Canal Zone.
George Whitefield Davis | |
|---|---|
| 4th Military Governor of Puerto Rico | |
| In office May 9, 1899 – May 1, 1900 | |
| Preceded by | Guy Vernor Henry |
| Succeeded by | Charles Herbert Allen |
| 1st Military Governor of Panama Canal Zone | |
| In office 1904–1905 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Charles Edward Magoon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1839 Thompson, Connecticut, USA |
| Died | July 12, 1918 (aged 78) Washington, D.C., USA |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1866, 1867–1903 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 2nd Division, Second Corps |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War Spanish–American War |
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