Frederic Ellis Davison | |
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| Born | 28 September 1917 Washington, D.C., United States |
| Died | 24 January 1999 (aged 81) Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., United States |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1938–1974 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Unit |  Infantry Branch |
| Commands | 199th Light Infantry Brigade 8th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star |
Major General Frederic Ellis Davison (28 September 1917 – 24 January 1999) was a United States Army officer and the first African American to reach the rank of major general and become a division commander. After serving in World War II, he served as commander of the 199th Light Infantry Brigade during the Vietnam War.