Background
Davis, James Sherman was born on February 16, 1918 in Troy, Alabama, United States. Son of John Sherman and Sally (Simpson) Davis.
Davis, James Sherman was born on February 16, 1918 in Troy, Alabama, United States. Son of John Sherman and Sally (Simpson) Davis.
Bachelor of Science, Birmingham-Southern College, 1941. Master of Arts, University Wisconsin 1948, Doctor of Philosophy, 1952.
Research assistant zoology University of Wisconsin, 1946-1951. Member of faculty University of Tennessee Medical Units, Memphis, 1952-1969, professor anatomy, 1963-1969, assistant dean basic medical science, 1965-1968, associate dean, 1968-1969. Head research career section National Institute General Medicine (special consultant to director 1965-1966), National Institutes of Health.
1964-1965.
Served to First lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Member American Association Anatomists, Endocrine Society, American Society Zoologists, American Association Medical Colleges, Southern Society Anatomists, Sigma Xi.
Married Mary Lou Overall March 14, 1941. Children: Beatrice Anne, James Sherman.