Thomas Jefferson Davis (October 19, 1893 – 1964) was born in

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and worked as a farmer until his enlistment in the 5th Regiment,

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on July 27, 1916.''Who's Who in America, Vol. 27, 1952-1953.'' (1952). Chicago: A.N. Marquis Company. He served in France in 1918 and with the American Army of Occupation in Germany until 1923. For ten years he was aide-de-camp to General

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, military commander in the

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. He advanced through the grades to Brigadier General in 1942. From 1942 to 1944 he was Adjutant General,

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, North African Theater of Operations. In 1944 he became Adjutant General,

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References

External links

Papers of Thomas Jefferson Davis, Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library
{{DEFAULTSORT:Davis, Thomas Jefferson United States Army personnel of World War II 1893 births 1964 deaths Military personnel from South Carolina People from Oconee County, South Carolina United States Army officers United States Army personnel of World War I Georgia National Guard personnel