Guy Henry
United States Army general and noted equestrian
About Guy Henry
Lived 1875 – 1967 (aged 92). Guy Henry was an American military officer, dressage rider, event rider and equestrian at the Summer Olympics.
Major General Guy Vernor Henry Jr. (January 28, 1875 – November 29, 1967) was a senior officer in the United States Army and a noted horse rider who competed for the United States in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Early life
Guy V. Henry Jr. was born into the military life. Son of Guy Vernor Henry, he went on to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York in 1898, and distinguished his military career by earning the Silver Star in 1899 during the Spanish–American War. Commanding General 15th Division (1918−1919) Graduate, Army War College, 1921 Honors Graduate, School of the Line, 1922 Succeeded Herbert B. Crosby as Chief of Cavalry, United States Army (1930–1934) Chairman of the US section of the Permanent Joint Defense Board with Canada (1948–1954) Silver Star
Spanish War Service Medal
Philippine Campaign Medal
Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal
World War I Victory Medal
World War II Victory Medal
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two campaign stars
Chevalier of the Legion of Honour
Order of the Bath
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Who was Guy Henry?
United States Army general and noted equestrian (1875–1967)
When was Guy Henry born?
Guy Henry was born on 28 January 1875 in Fort Robinson.
When did Guy Henry die?
Guy Henry died on 29 November 1967 in Wenatchee.
What was Guy Henry's occupation?
Guy Henry was a military officer, dressage rider, event rider and equestrian at the Summer Olympics.
What nationality was Guy Henry?
Guy Henry was American.
Sources & further reading
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