Guy V. Henry, Sr., and Guy V. Henry, Jr., photograph collection. 1870-1960.

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Guy V. Henry, Sr., and Guy V. Henry, Jr., photograph collection. 1870-1960.

Contains the following type of materials: photographs. Covers the following wars and time period: Spanish-American War, Indian Wars, 1912-1960. Contains photographs of the following military units and organizations: 9th U.S. Cavalry; 26th U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiment. General description of the collection: The Guy V. Henry, Sr., and Guy V. Henry, Jr., photograph collection consists of photographs from the career of both officers. Guy V. Henry, Sr.'s photos span the period from 1870 to 1902, while Guy V. Henry, Jr.'s career was from 1898-1939. Guy V. Henry, Sr.'s photos deal mostly with western military posts, the Belleview Rifle Range, and many photos of Puerto Rico. Guy V. Henry, Jr.'s photos encompass his career from aide to his father in Puerto Rico; service with the 26th U.S. Volunteer Infantry; attendance at numerous cavalry schools both in the U.S. and in Europe; participation in the 1912 Olympics as an equestrian; service in the Philippines; service at Fort Knox, Kentucky; retirement, and work on various Joint Defense Boards following his retirement.

8 boxes (823 photographs)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7646925

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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Henry, Guy Vernor, 1839-1899

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United States. Army. Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 26th

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Henry, Guy V., Jr.

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Guy V. Henry, Jr., was a United States (U.S.) Army general retired after 51 years of service. He attended the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, served in the Philippine Insurrection, was a military aide to President Theodore Roosevelt, and became chief of cavalry, U.S. Army. During World War II, he served on various permanent joint boards of defense in both Mexico and Canada. From the description of The Guy V. Henry, Jr., papers, 1897-1958. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). Wo...