James Joseph Hornbrook

James Joseph Hornbrook (August 5, 1868 – October 1, 1942) was an American brigadier general during World War I. Hornbrook participated in frontier duty, the Spanish–American War, the Pancho Villa Expedition, and World War I.

Early life and education Hornbrook was born in Evansville, Indiana, on August 5, 1868, to Saunders Richards Hornbrook and his wife, Lucy (Wheeler) Hornbrook. He attended the schools of Evansville and graduated from Evansville High School in 1884.

Hornbrook was then selected to attend the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, New York, from where he graduated, 33rd in a class of 54, in June 1890.

He attained the rank of major and served with the 6th Cavalry Regiment on October 3, 1912. He participated in the Punitive Expedition in 1916 and 1917.

He retired from the army on September 2, 1929.

Death and legacy Hornbrook died in Hollywood, California, on October 1, 1942.