Frederick Trubee Davison was born in New York on Feb. 7, 1896, the son of Henry Pomeroy Davison and the former Kate Trubee. His father was a partner in the banking firm of J. P. Morgan & Co.
F. Trubee Davison, a graduate of Yale University, volunteered as an aviator during WWI, forming the Yale Naval Aviation Unit. He received the Navy Cross for service during WWI. His citation for this award read;
"The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade F. Trubee Davison, United States Navy (Reserve Force), for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in the organization of the first Yale Aviation Unit which formed the nucleus of the first Naval Reserve Flying Corps, from which the U. S. Naval Aviation Force, Foreign Service, afterwards grew. The efficiency of this group was largely due to the example of loyal and courageous duty set by this officer."
After the war, he earned a law degree at Columbia, and worked for the firm of White & Case in NYC. In 1922, his father died, leaving him $4.5 million.
Davison was elected to the New York State Assembly, serving from 1922 to 1926. He was featured on the cover of the August 24, 1925 issue of Time magazine due to his appointment as chairman of the National Crime Commission. Next, he held the office of Assistant Secretary of War for Aviation from 1926-1933 in the Coolidge and Hoover administrations.
In 1932, he was the Republican candidate for Lt. Gov. of New York State. Davison's running mate was William J. Donovan (later to serve as director of the OSS during World War II), who was the GOP's gubernatorial candidate. However, they were defeated by a large margin.
During World War II, Davison held a number of military posts, rising to the rank of Brigadier General. In 1941, he was Acting Deputy Chief of Staff for the Army Air Force Combat Command. From 1941 to 1943, he was an aide to Lt. Gen. Delos Emmons. Between 1943 and 1946, Davison served as Chief of Special Projects Division, Headquarters of the Army Air Force. He retired from the military in 1946 at the age of 50.
After World War II, Davison served as director of personnel at the Central Intelligence Agency in 1951-52, and also as assistant to Lieut. Gen. Walter Bedell Smith, who was director of the C.I.A. He left his post, when it was announced that he had completed his mission of organizing the C.I.A.'s personnel.
Davison also was elected a trustee of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City in 1922 and its president in 1933. He stepped down in 1951, remaining an honorary trustee until his death. He was instrumental in the drive to obtain funds that helped the museum overcome many financial crises and eventually to build the Hayden Planetarium.
F. Trubee Davison, a graduate of Yale University, volunteered as an aviator during WWI, forming the Yale Naval Aviation Unit. He received the Navy Cross for service during WWI. His citation for this award read;
"The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade F. Trubee Davison, United States Navy (Reserve Force), for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in the organization of the first Yale Aviation Unit which formed the nucleus of the first Naval Reserve Flying Corps, from which the U. S. Naval Aviation Force, Foreign Service, afterwards grew. The efficiency of this group was largely due to the example of loyal and courageous duty set by this officer."
After the war, he earned a law degree at Columbia, and worked for the firm of White & Case in NYC. In 1922, his father died, leaving him $4.5 million.
Davison was elected to the New York State Assembly, serving from 1922 to 1926. He was featured on the cover of the August 24, 1925 issue of Time magazine due to his appointment as chairman of the National Crime Commission. Next, he held the office of Assistant Secretary of War for Aviation from 1926-1933 in the Coolidge and Hoover administrations.
In 1932, he was the Republican candidate for Lt. Gov. of New York State. Davison's running mate was William J. Donovan (later to serve as director of the OSS during World War II), who was the GOP's gubernatorial candidate. However, they were defeated by a large margin.
During World War II, Davison held a number of military posts, rising to the rank of Brigadier General. In 1941, he was Acting Deputy Chief of Staff for the Army Air Force Combat Command. From 1941 to 1943, he was an aide to Lt. Gen. Delos Emmons. Between 1943 and 1946, Davison served as Chief of Special Projects Division, Headquarters of the Army Air Force. He retired from the military in 1946 at the age of 50.
After World War II, Davison served as director of personnel at the Central Intelligence Agency in 1951-52, and also as assistant to Lieut. Gen. Walter Bedell Smith, who was director of the C.I.A. He left his post, when it was announced that he had completed his mission of organizing the C.I.A.'s personnel.
Davison also was elected a trustee of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City in 1922 and its president in 1933. He stepped down in 1951, remaining an honorary trustee until his death. He was instrumental in the drive to obtain funds that helped the museum overcome many financial crises and eventually to build the Hayden Planetarium.
Frederick Trubee Davison was born in New York on Feb. 7, 1896, the son of Henry Pomeroy Davison and the former Kate Trubee. His father was a partner in the banking firm of J. P. Morgan & Co.
F. Trubee Davison, a graduate of Yale University, volunteered as an aviator during WWI, forming the Yale Naval Aviation Unit. He received the Navy Cross for service during WWI. His citation for this award read;
"The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade F. Trubee Davison, United States Navy (Reserve Force), for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in the organization of the first Yale Aviation Unit which formed the nucleus of the first Naval Reserve Flying Corps, from which the U. S. Naval Aviation Force, Foreign Service, afterwards grew. The efficiency of this group was largely due to the example of loyal and courageous duty set by this officer."
After the war, he earned a law degree at Columbia, and worked for the firm of White & Case in NYC. In 1922, his father died, leaving him $4.5 million.
Davison was elected to the New York State Assembly, serving from 1922 to 1926. He was featured on the cover of the August 24, 1925 issue of Time magazine due to his appointment as chairman of the National Crime Commission. Next, he held the office of Assistant Secretary of War for Aviation from 1926-1933 in the Coolidge and Hoover administrations.
In 1932, he was the Republican candidate for Lt. Gov. of New York State. Davison's running mate was William J. Donovan (later to serve as director of the OSS during World War II), who was the GOP's gubernatorial candidate. However, they were defeated by a large margin.
During World War II, Davison held a number of military posts, rising to the rank of Brigadier General. In 1941, he was Acting Deputy Chief of Staff for the Army Air Force Combat Command. From 1941 to 1943, he was an aide to Lt. Gen. Delos Emmons. Between 1943 and 1946, Davison served as Chief of Special Projects Division, Headquarters of the Army Air Force. He retired from the military in 1946 at the age of 50.
After World War II, Davison served as director of personnel at the Central Intelligence Agency in 1951-52, and also as assistant to Lieut. Gen. Walter Bedell Smith, who was director of the C.I.A. He left his post, when it was announced that he had completed his mission of organizing the C.I.A.'s personnel.
Davison also was elected a trustee of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City in 1922 and its president in 1933. He stepped down in 1951, remaining an honorary trustee until his death. He was instrumental in the drive to obtain funds that helped the museum overcome many financial crises and eventually to build the Hayden Planetarium.
F. Trubee Davison, a graduate of Yale University, volunteered as an aviator during WWI, forming the Yale Naval Aviation Unit. He received the Navy Cross for service during WWI. His citation for this award read;
"The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade F. Trubee Davison, United States Navy (Reserve Force), for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in the organization of the first Yale Aviation Unit which formed the nucleus of the first Naval Reserve Flying Corps, from which the U. S. Naval Aviation Force, Foreign Service, afterwards grew. The efficiency of this group was largely due to the example of loyal and courageous duty set by this officer."
After the war, he earned a law degree at Columbia, and worked for the firm of White & Case in NYC. In 1922, his father died, leaving him $4.5 million.
Davison was elected to the New York State Assembly, serving from 1922 to 1926. He was featured on the cover of the August 24, 1925 issue of Time magazine due to his appointment as chairman of the National Crime Commission. Next, he held the office of Assistant Secretary of War for Aviation from 1926-1933 in the Coolidge and Hoover administrations.
In 1932, he was the Republican candidate for Lt. Gov. of New York State. Davison's running mate was William J. Donovan (later to serve as director of the OSS during World War II), who was the GOP's gubernatorial candidate. However, they were defeated by a large margin.
During World War II, Davison held a number of military posts, rising to the rank of Brigadier General. In 1941, he was Acting Deputy Chief of Staff for the Army Air Force Combat Command. From 1941 to 1943, he was an aide to Lt. Gen. Delos Emmons. Between 1943 and 1946, Davison served as Chief of Special Projects Division, Headquarters of the Army Air Force. He retired from the military in 1946 at the age of 50.
After World War II, Davison served as director of personnel at the Central Intelligence Agency in 1951-52, and also as assistant to Lieut. Gen. Walter Bedell Smith, who was director of the C.I.A. He left his post, when it was announced that he had completed his mission of organizing the C.I.A.'s personnel.
Davison also was elected a trustee of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City in 1922 and its president in 1933. He stepped down in 1951, remaining an honorary trustee until his death. He was instrumental in the drive to obtain funds that helped the museum overcome many financial crises and eventually to build the Hayden Planetarium.
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