Gregory C. Davison
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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.
USS Davison
(DD-618) was named in honor of Lt.Cmdr. Davison, sponsored by Mrs. G. C. Davison.
Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City is the capital of the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Cole County. Located in Callaway and Cole counties, it is the principal city of the Jefferson City metropolitan area, which encompasses the entirety of both counties. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,079...
. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States...
on 27 May 1892. He served in many ships, specializing in torpedo boat
Torpedo boat
A torpedo boat is a relatively small and fast naval vessel designed to carry torpedoes into battle. The first designs rammed enemy ships with explosive spar torpedoes, and later designs launched self-propelled Whitehead torpedoes. They were created to counter battleships and other large, slow and...
operations. An excellent scientist as well as an efficient naval officer, Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Commander is a commissioned officer rank in many navies. The rank is superior to a lieutenant and subordinate to a 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 destroyerDestroyer
In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy or battle group and defend them against smaller, powerful, short-range attackers. Destroyers, originally called torpedo-boat destroyers in 1892, evolved from...
USS Davison
USS Davison (DD-618)
USS Davison , a Gleaves-class destroyer, was named for Lieutenant Commander Gregory C. Davison , who specialized in torpedo boat operations....
(DD-618) was named in honor of Lt.Cmdr. Davison, sponsored by Mrs. G. C. Davison.