George King Hunter

Background

Hunter, George King was born on April 6, 1855 in Lancaster, Ohio, United States. Son of Henry B. and Josephine L. (King) Hunter.

Education

Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1877.

Career

Commissioned additional Second lieutenant, 4th Cavalry, June 15, 1877. Promoted through grades to brigadier general North.A., August 5, 1917. Participated in numerous Indian campaigns.

Wounded at Battle of San Juan Hill, Cuba, July 1, 1898.

Actively engaged in subduing Philippine Insurrection, 1899-1903. Assigned to duty Camp Funston, Kansas, 1917.

Retired, February 1, 1918. Commanded Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, February 22, 1918-July 28, 1919.

Achievements

• George King Hunter has been listed as a noteworthy army officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Loyal Legion, Society Foreign Wars, Military Order Carabao, Sons of the American Revolution

Connections

Married Mary East. Hinman, December 17, 1878.

Father:

Henry B. Hunter

Mother:

Josephine L. (King) Hunter

Spouse:

Mary East. Hinman