Davis, E. J. (Edwin John), 1922-

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John B. Davis (b. 1922) describes his combat experiences in the Pacific Theater as a Marine during World War II. After the war, Davis became a reserve officer in the Navy and graduated from medical school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He practiced medicine in Markesan, Wisconsin before moving to Madison where he served as Radiology Department Chair at Dean Clinic, a position he held for eighteen years. Davis also volunteered on medical missions throughout the world for the Methodist Church and spoke on drug abuse at various Native American reservations.

From the description of Oral history interview with John B. Davis [sound recording], 2004. (Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center). WorldCat record id: 233177107

Davis (b. November 15, 1922) served with the 106th Division in Europe during World War II. He was taken prisoner during the Battle of the Bulge and held in prisoner of war camps.

From the description of Oral history interview with John R. Davis [sound recording], 1997. (Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center). WorldCat record id: 58398870

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Birth 1922-05-25

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