Background
Davis, James Richard was born on July 18, 1939 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of James Ray and Lillian Earnesteen (Cross) Davis.
Davis, James Richard was born on July 18, 1939 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of James Ray and Lillian Earnesteen (Cross) Davis.
Bachelor summa cum laude in Sociology, Park College, 1971. Master of Education, University Florida, 1974. Student, United States Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Quantico, Virginia, 1979.
Master of Science in Management, Salve Regina College, 1983.
Enlisted, United States Marine Corps, 1960; advanced through grades to major general, 1989; commanding officer 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, California, 1979-1981; Executive officer 7th Marine Rgt., United States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, California, 1981-1982; student Naval War College, United States Marine Corps, Newport, Rhode Island, 1982-1983; officer in charge Marine Detachment, commander naval forces, United States Marine Corps, Pohang, Korea., 1983-1984; commanding officer Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Headquarters and Svc. Battalion, United States Marine Corps, San Diego, 1984-1986; commanding officer Recruit Training Rgt., United States Marine Corps, San Diego, 1986-1988; head officer assignment branch headquarters, United States Marine Corps, Washington, 1988-1990; president Marine Corps U., United States Marine Corps, Quantico, 1990-1992; deputy c/s manpower & reserve affairs, personnel management, HQMC, Washington, since 1992; commanding general United States Marine Corps Recruiting Command, HQMC, Washington, 1994. Board directors Navy Mutual Aid Association.
Member Marine Corps Association, Retired Officers Association, Mustang Association, 1st Marine Division Association, Phi Gamma Mu, Delta Tau Kappa.
Married Barbara Lou McVicker, February 26, 1961. Children: Cynthia Ann, Christine Marie.