Augustus M. Gurney

Augustus Milton Gurney (February 18, 1895 – April 10, 1967) was an officer in the United States Army with the rank of brigadier general during World War II. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, he served mostly in the staff positions and completed his career as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations (G-3), First United States Army.

Early career

Augustus M. Gurney was born on February 18, 1895, in Oneonta, New York, as the son of Louis C. Gurney and Florence Moody. He completed Stanton Preparatory Academy in Highland Falls, New York, and entered the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, in June 1913. Graduating 27th in a class of 139 cadets, he was a member of the Class of 1917, which produced many future general officers including two Army Chiefs of Staff (Joseph L. Collins and Matthew Ridgway) as well as Mark W. Clark, a future full general, William Kelly Harrison Jr. and Daniel Noce, two lieutenant generals.

He was married in 1919 to Dora Bonbright of New York City, who died in 1944. Their two daughters, Margaret (Peg) Gurney and Louise Gurney Ferrell survive him. In 1946 he married Gladys Kirton of Aynor, South Carolina, who survives him at Southern Pines, North Carolina.

1st RowLegion of Merit 2nd RowWorld War I Victory Medal with two battle claspsArmy of Occupation of Germany MedalAmerican Defense Service Medal3rd RowAmerican Campaign MedalWorld War II Victory MedalNational Defense Service Medal