Glenn Benson Davis | |
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 VADM Glenn B. Davis, USN | |
| Born | January 2, 1892 Norwalk, Ohio, US |
| Died | September 9, 1984 (aged 92) Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1913–1953 |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Sixth Naval district Potomac River Naval Command Washington Navy Yard Battleship Division 8 USS Washington |
| Battles / wars | Veracruz Expedition World War I World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit (2) |
Glenn Benson Davis (January 2, 1892 – September 9, 1984) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of Vice Admiral. He distinguished himself as Commanding officer of battleship USS Washington during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in November 1942, when Washington sank the Japanese battleship Kirishima.[1][2]
Davis was subsequently promoted to Rear admiral and commanded Battleship Division 8 during Mariana Islands campaign in summer 1944. He remained in the Navy following the War and completed his service as Commandant, Sixth Naval district in Charleston, South Carolina.[1][2]
- ^ a b "The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia – Glenn B. Davis". pwencycl.kgbudge.com. The Pacific War Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
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