Benjamin O. Davis, Sr.

Gen. Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr. (1877/1880 – November 26, 1970) was an American general and the father of Benjamin O. Davis Jr. He was the first African-American general in the U.S. Army.

Promotions

He was promoted to first lieutenant on ], 1905; to captain on December 24, 1915; to major (temporary) on August 5, 1917; and to lieutenant colonel (temporary) on May 1, 1918. He reverted to his permanent rank of captain on October 14, 1919, and was promoted to lieutenant colonel on July 1, 1920; to colonel on February 18, 1930; to brigadier general (temporary) on October 25, 1940. He was retired on July 31, 1941, and recalled to active duty with the rank of brigadier general the following day.

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1905 - December 24 - 1915 - August 5 - 1917 - May 1 - 1918 - October 14 - 1919 - July 1 - 1920 - February 18 - 1930 - October 25 - 1940 - July 31 - 1941

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