Background
Davis, Ralph Otis was born on January 19, 1891 in Litchfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Richard and Mary (Grubbs) Davis.
naval officer Diocese administrator
Davis, Ralph Otis was born on January 19, 1891 in Litchfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Richard and Mary (Grubbs) Davis.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1914; graduate, Naval War College, 1942.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1914. Advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1942. Served in United States Ship New Jersey (Vera Cruz), 1914.
Submarine officer, European waters, 1917-1918. Commanded submarines United States and Asiatic waters, 1918-1924. Filled desk of Island Governments in Operation, Navy Department, 1935-1938.
Executive officer United States.S Indianapolis, 1938-1940. Chief staff United States Naval Academy, 1940-1942. Commanding United States Ship Chicago (sunk in action 1943), 1942-1943, United States Ship New Orleans, 1943.
Commander Amphibious Group 13, Pacific Fleet, 1945. Commander amphibious training command Pacific Fleet, 1943-1945. Commander Amphibious Group 2, Atlantic Fleet, 1946.
Commander Amphibious Force, Atlantic Fleet, 1946-1948. Commandant 5th Naval District, 1949-1952. Retired as vice admiral, 1953.
Exec administrator Episcopal Diocese Southern Virginia, 1953-1956.
Board governors United States Naval Institute, 1941-1942. Trustee Norfolk Academy, Norfolk Museum Art, Norfolk Forum. Member Retired Officers Association (president, board directors Hampton Roads chapter), Navy League (board directors Norfolk chapter), Princess Anne Country Club.
Married Anita Bithia Cresap, April 22, 1915 (deceased). Children: Ralph Cresap, Frank McDowell Leavitt (deceased). Married Dorothy Benson, October 9, 1923.
1 son, Otis Benson.