George Whitefield Davis
US Army major general (1839–1918) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the American film set designer, see George Davis (art director).
George Whitefield Davis (July 26, 1839 – July 12, 1918) was an engineer and major general in the United States Army. He also served as a military governor of Puerto Rico and as the first military Governor of the Panama Canal Zone.[1]
Quick Facts 4th Military Governor of Puerto Rico, Preceded by ...
George Whitefield Davis | |
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4th Military Governor of Puerto Rico | |
In office May 9, 1899 – May 1, 1900 | |
Preceded by | Guy Vernor Henry |
Succeeded by | Charles Herbert Allen |
1st Military Governor of Panama Canal Zone | |
In office 1904–1905 | |
Preceded by | None |
Succeeded by | Charles Edward Magoon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1839-07-26)July 26, 1839 Thompson, Connecticut, USA |
Died | July 12, 1918(1918-07-12) (aged 78) Washington, D.C., USA |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1866, 1867–1903 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | 2nd Division, Second Corps |
Battles/wars | American Civil War Spanish–American War |
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