Haydon L. Boatner

Haydon LeMaire Boatner (October 8, 1900 – May 29, 1977) was a major general in the United States Army who served in World War II and the Korean War.

Early life and family Haydon L. Boatner was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. His father, Mark Mayo Boatner, graduated from Virginia Military Institute and was a respected lawyer and judge in New Orleans. His mother's maiden name was Byrd Elizabeth Bryant. He was one of six children: Mark II, Frank, Haydon, Bryant (who became an Air Force Lieutenant general, Charlotte and Elizabeth (Betty). He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps near the end of World War I but did not complete training in time to deploy.

Education From 1919 to 1920 he attended Tulane University, in New Orleans. In 1920, he received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.

Military career

He was commissioned in the infantry from West Point in 1924.

MG Boatner retired from the army in November 1960.

Death He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.