Background
Davis, Franklin Milton was born on July 19, 1918 in Malden, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Franklin M. and Florence (Cummings) Davis.
legal office administrator army officer
Davis, Franklin Milton was born on July 19, 1918 in Malden, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Franklin M. and Florence (Cummings) Davis.
Bachelor of Arts, University Massachusetts, 1940. Master of Arts, George Washington University, 1963.
Second lieutenant United States Army, 1940, advanced through grades to major general, 1969. With 18th Airborne Corps and 3d Armored Division, Europe, World World World War World War II Member of faculty United States Army War College, 1960-1962.
Member Army General Staff, 1968-1971. Commanding general 199th Light Infantry Brigade, Vietnam, 1968.
Director military personnel policies Headquarters Department Army, Washington, 1969-1971.
Commandant Army War College, 1971-1974. Retired, 1974; administrator Steptoe & Johnson, law offices, Washington, 1974-1979.
Member of faculty United States Army War College, 1960-1962. Member Army General Staff, 1968-1971. Fellow Company Military Historians.
Member National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, International Brotherhood Magicians, Theta Chirurgical
Married Erma Stuart Alvord, July 18, 1942. Children: Stephen West. (deceased), Nathaniel A. Commissioned.