Augustine McIntyre, Jr.

Augustine McIntyre, Jr. (July 19, 1876 – September 6, 1954) was an American brigadier general during World War I.

Augustine McIntyre, Jr.
Born(1876-07-19)July 19, 1876
Chattanooga, Tennessee
DiedSeptember 6, 1954(1954-09-06) (aged 78)
AllegianceUnited States
United States Army
Spouse(s)Jane Clemens Swigert

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. Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc. p. 257. ISBN 1571970886.
  2. "Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the ... Congress". U.S. Government Printing Office. March 11, 1918 – via Google Books.
  3. Interior, United States Dept of the (March 11, 1930). "Annual Report of the Department of the Interior". U.S. Government Printing Office – via Google Books.
  4. Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc. p. 258. ISBN 1571970886.
  5. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18741660/augustine-mcintyre
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