John K. Davis
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (1927-2019)
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, was the Commanding General of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (1977–1978) and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1978-1978). He died from cancer on July 31, 2019, at the age of 92.[1]
| John K. Davis | |
|---|---|
 Davis as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (1983) | |
| Born | March 14, 1927 Hagan, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | July 31, 2019 (aged 92) Mission Viejo, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1945-1986 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands held | 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 |
His final job was as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from July 1, 1983 to June 1, 1986.[2]
References
change- ↑ "General John Kerry Davis Obituary (1927 - 2019) Orange County Register". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
- ↑ "Official Biography: General John K. Davis". United States Marine Corps. Retrieved 2007-02-09.[permanent dead link]
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