Davis, Benjamin Oliver, Sr., 1877-1970
Benjamin Oliver Davis (1877-1970) was born in Washington, DC, to Louis and Henrietta (Stewart) Davis. He was the first African American general officer in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Davis's military career began when he left his studies at Howard University in 1897 to serve in the Spanish-American War as a first lieutenant. After the war, he enlisted as a private in the 9th Cavalry in 1901. In 1905 he joined the faculty at Wilberforce University in Ohio as professor of military science and tactics. In 1909 he became a military attaché to Monrovia, Liberia, and held the position until January 1912. During World War I, he did a tour of duty in the Philippines. Between 1920 and 1940, he taught at Tuskegee Institute, Wilberforce University, and the New York National Guard. In 1930 he did a brief detail with the Department of State on affairs related to the Republic of Liberia.
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