Born: 7/1/1877 Washington, D.C., United States

Died: 11/26/1970 Chicago, Illinois

Brigadier General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr. was the first African-American general officer in the United States Army. He was the father of Air Force General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.

Business / Schooling:

• Howard University

Awards / Achievements:

• Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Croix de guerre 1939–1945, Africa Star