Augustine McIntyre Jr.
Augustine McIntyre Jr. | |
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![]() McIntyre as head of the University of Missouri ROTC program, 1943 | |
Born | Chattanooga, Tennessee | July 19, 1876
Died | September 6, 1954 Fort Sam Houston, Texas | (aged 78)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1900-1940 1940-1944 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | 0-1118 |
Unit | U.S. Army Field Artillery Branch |
Commands held | Battery B, 3rd Field Artillery 326th Field Artillery Regiment 63rd Field Artillery Brigade 154th Field Artillery Brigade 4th Field Artillery Brigade 1st Field Artillery Brigade 38th Division 6th Field Artillery Regiment 11th Field Artillery Regiment 13th Field Artillery Regiment United States Army Field Artillery School Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program, University of Missouri |
Battles/wars | Philippine–American War World War I World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal |
Spouse(s) | Jane Clemens Swigert (1906-1950, her death) |
Augustine McIntyre, Jr. (July 19, 1876 – September 6, 1954) was a career officer in the United States Army. A member of the Field Artillery branch, he was a veteran of the Philippine–American War, World War I, and World War II, he attained the rank of brigadier general and was most notable for his command of several artillery brigades during the First World War, and command of the Field Artillery School at the start of the Second World War.
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 6th 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[]
- ^ a b c d e f g 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 – via Google Books.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc. p. 258. ISBN 1571970886.
- ^ "BG Augustine McIntyre (1876-1954) - Find a Grave".
- 1876 births
- 1954 deaths
- People from Chattanooga, Tennessee
- United States Military Academy alumni
- University of Missouri faculty
- United States Army generals of World War I
- United States Army personnel of World War I