Robert Courtney Davis

Robert Courtney Davis (October 12, 1876 – September 2, 1944) was an American military officer who was Adjutant General of the United States Army from 1922 to 1927.

Early life Robert C. Davis was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on October 12, 1876. He attended Franklin & Marshall College before being appointed to the United States Military Academy in 1894. Davis graduated in 1898 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the 17th Infantry Regiment.

Spanish–American War Davis took part in the Spanish–American War, and saw action in Cuba. He was involved in the Santiago campaign and took part in the battles of El Caney and San Juan. He received the Silver Star for heroism at El Caney, and was recommended for a brevet promotion to First Lieutenant.

Awards In addition to his two Silver Stars, Davis received the Army Distinguished Service Medal for his World War I service.

He also received numerous foreign awards, including: the Legion of Honor (Commander) (France); Order of the Bath (Companion) (Great Britain); Order of the Crown (Commander) (Belgium); Order of the Crown (Commander) (Italy); Order of Prince Danilo I (Grand Cross) (Montenegro); and Medal of La Solidaridad (Second Class) (Panama).

In 1941, Davis was conferred an honorary doctor of science degree by Washington & Jefferson College.

Family In 1902, Davis married Ruby Caroline Hale (1879–1959). They had no children.