Davis, Louis Poisson, 1883-1978
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Captain Louis Poisson Davis (1883-1978), a native of Wilmington, N.C., was the son of attorney Junius Davis and grandson of Confederate statesman George Davis. A 1905 graduate of the Naval Academy and United States Naval Officer, he participated in the around the world cruise of "Great White Fleet" in 1907, and during World War I, commanded the destroyer Jarvis. As Ordinance Inspector at the United States Naval Ammunition Depot during World War II, Davis implemented a system of palletized ammunition loading.
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Destroyers (Warships)
Jutland, Battle of, 1916
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World War, 1914-1918
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations, American
Destroyers (Warships)--United States--History--20th century
Shipwrecks--California--Honda, Point--History--20th century
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Honda, Point (Calif.)
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Honda, Point (Calif.)
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