Background
Davis, Cabell Seal was born on July 20, 1926 in Lakeland, Florida, United States. Son of Cabell Seal and Elizabeth (Massie) Davis.
Davis, Cabell Seal was born on July 20, 1926 in Lakeland, Florida, United States. Son of Cabell Seal and Elizabeth (Massie) Davis.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1947; Bachelor of Science in Mech. Engineering, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1953; Master of Science, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1954.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1947; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1975; service in aircraft carrier, destroyer, repair ship. Project manager acquisition five general purpose amphibious ships, 1971-1974; supervisor shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi, 1974-1975; commander, Charleston (South Carolina.) Naval Shipyard, 1975-1978; deputy commander for industrial and facility management, Naval Sea Systems Command, Navy Department, Washington, 1978-1979; retired, 1979; consultant, 1979-1988; retired, 1988. Extension teacher College William and Mary, Norfolk, Virginia, 1961-1963.
Member American Society Naval Engineers (assistant secretary-treasurer 1964-1968, President's award 1974), Naval History Foundation, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, American Philatelic Society.
Married Elizabeth Warner Holliday, February 3, 1948. Children: Carol, Cabell Seal III, Stephen.