Harry Chamberlin
Harry Dwight Chamberlin (May 19, 1887 – September 29, 1944) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the Moro Rebellion, Pancho Villa Expedition, World War I, and World War II, he attained the rank of brigadier general, and was most notable for his command of several Cavalry units, including 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, the Cavalry Replacement Center at Fort Riley, and 4th Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division. During World War II, he commanded the New Hebrides Task Force, Southwestern Security District, and Fort Ord.
Harry Chamberlin | |
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Chamberlin as commander of the 4th Cavalry Brigade at Camp Funston in 1941 | |
| Born | May 19, 1887 Elgin, Illinois |
| Died | September 29, 1944 (aged 57) San Francisco, California |
| Buried | Post Cemetery, Presidio of Monterey, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1910-1944 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Service number | O-2848 |
| Unit | Cavalry Branch |
| Commands held | 1st Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment 10th Forestry District, Civilian Conservation Corps 2nd Cavalry Regiment Cavalry Replacement Center, Fort Riley 4th Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division New Hebrides Task Force Southwestern Security District Fort Ord |
| Battles/wars | Moro Rebellion Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II |
| Awards | Military Cross (Belgium) |
| Spouse(s) | Sally Garlington (m. 1912-1933, divorced) Helen Elena Bradman (m. 1933-1944, his death) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relations | Ernest Albert Garlington (father-in-law) |
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| Olympic medal record | ||
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| Equestrian | ||
| Representing the United States | ||
| 1932 Los Angeles | Team eventing | |
| 1932 Los Angeles | Individual show jumping | |
Chamberlin was also a notable equestrian, and participated in several Olympic games. His most noteworthy success came in 1932, when the U.S. contingent won the gold medal in Team eventing and Chamberlin won the silver medal in Individual show jumping.