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Also Known As Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr.
Born July 1, 1877 or May 28, 1880 • Washington, D.C. • United States
Died November 26, 1970 • North Chicago • Illinois
Title / Office brigadier general (1940), United States
Notable Family Members son Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.
Role In Spanish-American War • World War II

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