Guy Henry (equestrian)
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.
Guy Vernor Henry Jr. | |
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| Born | January 28, 1875 Fort Robinson, Nebraska, United States |
| Died | November 29, 1967 (aged 92) Wenatchee, Washington, United States |
| 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 held | 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 |
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| Equestrian | ||
| Representing the United States | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| 1912 Stockholm | Team eventing | |
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