| Augustine McIntyre, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 19, 1876 |
| Died | September 6, 1954 (aged 78) |
| Place of birth | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Commands held | 13th Field Artillery |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Clemens Swigert |
Augustine McIntyre, Jr. (July 19, 1876 – September 6, 1954) was an American brigadier general during World War I.
Early life and education[]
McIntyre was born on July 19, 1876, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He attended the United States Military Academy, graduating with the class of 1900.[1] McIntyre played baseball on the Army team.[1]
Career[]
McIntyre received a commission with the cavalry. He transferred to the artillery and served with the Sixth Artillery.[1]
McIntyre was promoted to Brigadier general on April 15, 1918.[2]
McIntyre commanded the 13th Field Artillery.[1][3] He then commanded the Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.[1]
He taught military science and tactics at the University of Missouri.[1]
Personal life[]
McIntyre married Jane Clemens Swigert on May 10, 1906.[1]
Death and legacy[]
McIntyre died on September 6, 1954.[4][5]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc.. p. 257. ISBN 1571970886.
- ↑ "Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the ... Congress". U.S. Government Printing Office. March 11, 1918. https://books.google.com/books?id=dzxg94eL8VMC&pg=PA5154.
- ↑ Interior, United States Dept of the (March 11, 1930). "Annual Report of the Department of the Interior". U.S. Government Printing Office. https://books.google.com/books?id=NNkgAQAAIAAJ&pg=PT383.
- ↑ Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc.. p. 258. ISBN 1571970886.
- ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18741660/augustine-mcintyre
External links[]
- Augustine McIntyre, Jr. at Hall of Valor
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