Gregory C. Davison

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name = Gregory Caldwell Davison
born = Birth date|1871|9|12
died = Death date and age|1935|5|7 |1871|9|12
placeofbirth = Jefferson City, Missouri
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allegiance = United States of America
serviceyears = 1892–1907
rank = Lieutenant Commander
branch = United States Navy
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laterwork = Vice President, Electric Boat

Gregory Caldwell Davison was born 12 August 1871 in Jefferson City, Missouri. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy on 27 May 1892. He served in many ships, specializing in torpedo boat operations. An excellent scientist as well as an efficient naval officer, Lieutenant Commander Davison was responsible for many inventions in ordnance and general naval science. Retiring 31 December 1907 he became Vice President of the Electric Boat Company, Groton, Conn., continuing his interest in and support of the Navy until his death on 7 May 1935.

Namesake

In 1942, the destroyer USS "Davison" (DD-618) was named in honor of Lt.Cmdr. Davison, sponsored by Mrs. G. C. Davison.

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References

:DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/d2/davison.htm