John K. Davis
United States Marine Corps general (1927–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Kerry Davis (March 14, 1927 – July 31, 2019), also known as J.K. Davis, was a United States Marine Corps four-star general. Davis, a Vietnam War veteran and naval aviator, served as the Commanding General of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (1977–1978) and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1978-1978). His final assignment was as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from July 1, 1983, to June 1, 1986.[1]
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Born | (1927-03-14)March 14, 1927 Hagan, New Mexico, U.S. |
Died | July 31, 2019(2019-07-31) (aged 92) Mission Viejo, California, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1945–1986 |
Rank | General |
Commands | VMFA(AW)-224 Marine Aircraft Group 46 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross |
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