Garrison H. Davidson
| Garrison Holt Davidson | |
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Major General Garrison H. Davidson
Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy, 1956 |
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| Nickname(s) | "Gar" |
| Born |
April 24, 1904 Bronx, New York |
| Died | December 25, 1992 (aged 88) Oakland, California |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army 
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| Years of service | 1927–1964 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General
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| Commands held |
 24th Infantry Division Command & General Staff College United States Military Academy Seventh Army First ArmyU.S. Military Representative to the United Nations |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Korean War |
| Awards |
 Bronze Star Medal
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| Sport(s) | Football |
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| Playing career | |
| 1924–1926 | Army |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1927–1932 | Army (assistant) |
| 1933–1937 | Army |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 35–11–1 |
Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Garrison Holt Davidson (April 24, 1904 – December 25, 1992) was a United States Army officer, combat engineer, commander, and military educator from the 1920s through World War II and into the Cold War-era. Commissioned as one of the youngest generals during World War II, he achieved the rank of lieutenant general before his mandatory retirement from the Army in 1964, Davidson served as the Superintendent of the United States Military Academy from 1956 to 1960. He also played and coached football at West Point, helming the Cadet squad as head coach from 1933 to 1937, compiling a record of 35–11–1.
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