| Peter Weimer Davison | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 15, 1869 |
| Died | February 12, 1920 (aged 50) |
| Place of birth | near Waupun, Wisconsin |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1892–1920 |
Peter Weimer Davison (May 15, 1869 – February 12, 1920) was an American Brigadier General during World War I.[1] Active in politics, he held state offices in Wisconsin.[2]
Early life and education[]
Peter Davison was born on his family's farm near Waupun, Wisconsin on May 15, 1869. He attended the United States Military Academy, graduating with the class of 1892.[3][4] During his time at the United States Military Academy, he helped found and played on the Academy's football team.[2]
Military career[]
As a second lieutenant, Davison commanded the 22nd Infantry Regiment.[4] He served in Montana from 1892 to 1896 and in Nebraska from 1896 to 1898.[4] In 1899, he served in the Philippines with his regiment.[2] Davison advanced through the ranks and was appointed to the rank of Colonel on August 5, 1917.[4] Davison commanded the 8th Infantry to September 1918.[4] From October 1918 through February 1919, he commanded the 16th Division.[4] From February 1919 to May 1919, he commanded Fort D. A. Russell in Cheyenne, Wyoming.[4] In May 1919, he was serving a tour of duty at the Port of Embarkation, New York.[4]
Personal life[]
Davison was a Freemason and an Episcopalian.[3][4]
Davison married Mary Adele Casey, the daughter of Colonel James Casey, on September 9, 1896. She died in 1898.[2] Davison later married Esther Fleming on April 11, 1913.[4]
Death and legacy[]
Davison died on Feb. 12, 1920.[4][5]
References[]
- ↑ Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc.. pp. 101–103. ISBN 1571970886.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 United States Military Academy. (1921). Annual report .... United States Military Academy.. p. 69. https://books.google.com/books?id=KsqgAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA96-IA7. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc.. p. 102. ISBN 1571970886.
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 Marquis Who's Who, Inc. Who Was Who in American History, the Military. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1975. P. 128 ISBN 0837932017 OCLC 657162692
- ↑ Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc.. p. 103. ISBN 1571970886.
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