Guy V. Henry Jr. | |
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 Henry as the Chief of Cavalry c. 1930–1934 | |
| Born | 28 January 1875 Fort Robinson, Nebraska, United States |
| Died | 29 November 1967 (aged 92) Wenatchee, Washington, United States |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898–1939 1941–1947 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Service number | 0-605 |
| Unit |  Cavalry Branch |
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| Alma mater | |
| Relations | Guy V. Henry (father) |
Guy Vernor Henry Jr. (28 January 1875 – 29 November 1967) was a major general in the United States Army who served as the Chief of Cavalry from 1930 to 1934.
The son of an army officer, Henry graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1898
Early life
editEarly career
editSpanish-American War
editPhilippine-American War
editContinued career
editWorld War I
editLater career
editWorld War II
editRetirement
editDeath and legacy
editFamily
editAwards
editAmerican awards
editForeign awards
editEffective dates of promotion
editHenry's effective dates of promotion were:
- Major General, (retired), 31 January 1939 [1]
- Major General, (retired), 23 September 1941 (recalled to active duty) [1]
- Major General, (retired), 1 October 1947 (relieved from active duty) [1]
Works by Henry
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Cullum 1950, p. 72.
Sources
editBooks
edit- Cullum, George W. (1950). Branham, Charles E. (ed.). Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Vol. IX. West Point, NY: Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy. p. 72 – via West Point Digital Library.