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   Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. (born July 1, 1877, Washington, D.C., U.S.—died November 26, 1970, North Chicago, Illinois) was a soldier who became the first black general in the U.S. Army. After serving as a volunteer in the Spanish-American War (1898), Benjamin Davis, Sr., enlisted as a private in the 9th Cavalry of the U.S. Army.

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   Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr. (July 1, 1877 – November 26, 1970) was a career officer in the United States Army. One of the few black officers in an era when American society was largely segregated, in 1940 he was promoted to brigadier general , the army's first African American general officer.

   • Years of service: 1898 (National Guard), 1898–1948 (Army)

   • Rank: Brigadier General

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   Many, like Brig. Gen. Benjamin Davis Sr., pushed against racial boundaries to better the situation of future Black Soldiers. Davis began his Army service in a segregated unit. Still, he strove throughout his career to fight against segregation, becoming the first Black general in the U.S. Army. Davis spent over 40 years in the Army, serving in ...

5. history.army.mil › html › topicsBenjamin Oliver Davis, Sr. - U.S. Army Center of Military History

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   Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., was born in Washington, D.C., on July 1, 1877. He entered the military service on July 13, 1898, during the War with Spain as a temporary first lieutenant of the 8th...

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7. www.cnn.com › 2024/02/25 › usHow Benjamin O. Davis Sr. and Davis Jr. became America’s ...

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   Feb 25, 2024 · Determined to succeed, they became America’s first Black generals. In 1940, Benjamin O. Davis Sr. became the first Black person to achieve the rank of brigadier general in the US Army. His...

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   Timeline. Profiles. News. Profiles of Bravery. Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Sr. 1940: First black general officer in the regular Army and the U.S. Armed Forces. Davis entered the service during...

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   Who was Benjamin Davis?

   • Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. was a soldier who became the first black general in the U.S. Army. After serving as a volunteer in the Spanish-American War (1898), Benjamin Davis, Sr., enlisted as a private in the 9th Cavalry of the U.S. Army.

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   What did Benjamin Oliver Davis do?

   • Davis served as an inspector for the Inspector General and later as a special investigator for the Secretary of War's Advisory Committee on Negro Troop Policies. His investigations of discrimination and racial disturbances brought to light the problems of a racially closed military. Center of Military History: Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr..

   General Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. was the First African American general

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   How did Benjamin Davis become a sergeant major?

   • After serving as a volunteer in the Spanish-American War (1898), Benjamin Davis, Sr., enlisted as a private in the 9th Cavalry of the U.S. Army. He rose to sergeant major within two years and earned a commission as a second lieutenant in 1901.

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   When was Benjamin Oliver Davis born?

   • Benjamin Oliver Davis was born in Washington, D.C. on July 1, 1877, though he likely forged his birthdate to sign up for the Army in 1898. Born to Louis P. H. and Henrietta Davis, whose parents were enslaved, he experienced countless challenges as a Black man in a segregated society.

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10. www.armyheritage.org › wp-content › uploadsBenjamin Oliver Davis, Sr.: A Biography (Courtesy of the US ...

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    Benjamin O. Davis Sr. was promoted to first lieutenant 30 March 1905; to captain 24 December 1915; to major, temporary- 5 August 1917; to lieutenant colonel, temporary-1 May 1918, permanent-1 July 1920; to colonel 18 February 1930; to brigadier general, temporary-25 October 1940, permanent-1 August 1941.