The Life of Benjamin O. Davis Sr. By brown.7811@foxc6.org Jul 1, 1877 Born Period: Jul 1, 1877 to Nov 26, 1970 The Life of Benjamin O. Davis Sr. Apr 25, 1898 Fought in Spanish American war May 15, 1900 became sergeant major Aug 21, 1901 assinged to duty with second squadron Nov 21, 1901 Recieved Commission Mar 30, 1905 promoted to first luetenenant Oct 21, 1910 Married Saddie Overton Dec 18, 1912 Son Born Dec 24, 1915 became captian Aug 20, 1940 Became General Jul 31, 1941 retired Nov 26, 1970 Death