Background
Davis, Harley Cleo was born on May 7, 1941 in Van Buren, Arkansas, United States. Son of Aleta (Johnson) Davis.
Davis, Harley Cleo was born on May 7, 1941 in Van Buren, Arkansas, United States. Son of Aleta (Johnson) Davis.
Bachelor of Science, Arkansas Technology University, 1963. Master of Arts, Eastern Kentucky University, 1972. Executive development program, University New Hampshire, 1987.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1963; advanced through grades to major general, United States Army, 1993; platoon leader, 1st Battalion, 50th infantry, 2d Armored Division, 1963; various assignments, 1963-1980; commander, 3d Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 1980-1982; chief leadership branch, Headquarters Department of the Army, Washington, 1982-1984; chief of staff, John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, Fort Bragg, 1985-1986; commander, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, 1987-1989; assistant commandant, John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, Fort Bragg, 1989-1991; deputy commanding general, United States Army Sp. Operations Command, Fort Bragg, 1991-1992; commanding general, United States Army Special Forces Command (Airborne), Fort Bragg, 1992-1995; deputy commanding general, Fifth United States Army (west), Fort Lewis, Washington, 1995-1997.
Director Green Beret Foundation, 2010.
Married Patricia Ann White, March 9, 1985.