Augustine McIntyre Jr.

Augustine McIntyre Jr. (July 19, 1876 – September 6, 1954) was a career officer in the United States Army. A member of the Field Artillery branch, he was a veteran of the Philippine–American War, World War I, and World War II. He attained the rank of brigadier general, and was most notable for his command of several artillery brigades during the First World War, and command of the Field Artillery School at the start of the Second World War.

Early life and education

McIntyre was born on July 19, 1876, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He attended the United States Military Academy, graduating with the class of 1900. McIntyre played baseball on the Army team.

McIntyre commanded the 13th Field Artillery. He then commanded the Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

He taught military science and tactics at the University of Missouri.

Personal life McIntyre married Jane Clemens Swigert on May 10, 1906. She died in 1950.

Death and legacy McIntyre died at Brooke Army Medical Center on September 6, 1954, and was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.