Guy Vernor Henry Jr. | |
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Born | Fort Robinson, Nebraska, United States | January 28, 1875
Died | November 29, 1967 Wenatchee, Washington, United States | (aged 92)
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1898–1939 1941–1947 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | Cavalry Branch |
Commands | United States Army Cavalry School Fort Riley Fort Myer 7th Cavalry Brigade 3rd Cavalry Regiment |
Battles / wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Honour (France) Companion of the Order of the Bath (United Kingdom) |
Relations | Guy V. Henry (father) |
Other work | Olympic equestrian |
Medal record | ||
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Equestrian | ||
Representing the United States | ||
Olympic Games | ||
1912 Stockholm | Team eventing |
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.[1]