Davis, Louis Poisson, 1883-1978

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.

From the description of Louis Poisson Davis papers, 1897-1972 [manuscript]. (East Carolina University). WorldCat record id: 631896348