Edward Lewis Davison (1898–1970) was a Scottish poet and critic, born in Glasgow, who later moved to the United States.
[5] He was widely published as a poet in the 1920s, featured in the J. C. Squire anthologies, and became known as a writer of sonnets.
During World War II, Davison attained the rank of Lieutenant colonel in the United States Army.
He was named director of the Special Projects Division, which was responsible for overseeing the re-education of German prisoners of war.
Davidson had no knowledge of German language, culture, or politics, and so struggled to craft a suitable program.