Background
TYNER, George Parker was born on April 26, 1876 in Davenport, Iowa, United States. Son of Henry Richard Tyner and Katherine (Parker) Tyner.
TYNER, George Parker was born on April 26, 1876 in Davenport, Iowa, United States. Son of Henry Richard Tyner and Katherine (Parker) Tyner.
Distinguished graduated from Army School of the Line, 1915, Army Staff College, 1916, Army War College, 1922, Field Artillery School (advanced course), 1923.
Served as captain 1st Illinois Cavalry, Spanish-American War. First lieutenant 45th Infantry (Volumes), 1899. Second in command Lieutenant Cavalry, United States Army, 1901, and promoted through grades to brigadier general, 1936.
Assistant chief of staff, 1937-1940. Served in Philippine Insurrection, 1899-1901. Cuban Occupation, 1901-1902, on Mexican border, 1916.
Active duty in France, World War, 1918-1919. Retired, 1940.
Served as captain 1st Illinois Cavalry, Spanish-American War.
Spouse Louise Judson, August 7, 1909, St.