Davis, Benjamin O. Jr.
1912-2002 · Contribution: 1941-1945
Military officer
Commanded the Tuskegee Airmen's 99th Pursuit Squadron and 332nd Fighter Group
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1912-2002
- Category
- Military & Safety
Impact on the world
Davis Jr. led the Tuskegee Airmen to a combat record that helped end segregation in the U.S. armed forces, then broke the general-officer color line in the Air Force.
Sources
- National Air and Space Museum
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