John Kerry Davis

Background

Davis, John Kerry was born on March 14, 1927 in Hagon, New Mexico, United States. Son of Henry N. and Wilma (Meeks) Davis.

Education

Bachelor, University New Mexico, 1951. Master of Public Administration, George Washington University, 1962.

Career

Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1950, advanced through grades to general, 1983. Assistant wing Commander Third Marine Aircraft Wing, 1975-1976. Commander Marine Corps Base Western Area, El Toro, California, 1976-1977.

Commander general Third Marine Aircraft Wing, 1977-1978. Commanding general First Marine Aircraft Wing, Okinawa, Japan, 1978-1979, Fleet Marine Force, Camp Smith, Hawaii, 1981-1983. Assistant commandant United States Marine Corps, 1983-1986, retired, 1986.

Achievements

• John Kerry Davis has been listed as a noteworthy marine corps officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Marine Corps Association, Marine Corps Aviation Association, United States Naval Institute, Daedalians, Phi Delta Theta.

Connections

Married Jane Dickey, July 26, 1952. Children: Keri, Gwendolyn Sue, Julie Leigh.

Father:

Henry N. Davis

Mother:

Wilma (Meeks) Davis

Spouse:

Jane Dickey

child:

Keri Davis

child:

Julie Leigh Davis

child:

Gwendolyn Sue Davis