Background
Henry, Guy Vernor was born on January 28, 1875 in Fort Robinson, Nebraska, United States. Son of Guy Vernor and Julia (McNair) Henry.
Henry, Guy Vernor was born on January 28, 1875 in Fort Robinson, Nebraska, United States. Son of Guy Vernor and Julia (McNair) Henry.
United States Military Academy, 1898. Mounted Service School, 1904. Army War College, 1921.
School of Line, 1922. General Staff School, 1923. Advanced Class Cavalry School, 1924.
Ecole d’Application de Cavalarie, France, 1907.
Second Lieutenant infantry, United States Army, April 26, 1898. Promoted through grades to colonel. Appointed chief of cavalry, rank of major general, March 21, 1930, to March 20, 1934.
Brigadier general, March 26, 1934. Participated in Spanish-American War. Brigadier general, World War.
Commandant of cadets United States Military Academy, 1916-1917. Retired with rank of major general, 1939. Recalled to active service, September 1941.
On duty Italian and European Theaters, June-July, 1944. On duty as head Inter-Allied Personnel Board and senior army member United States Canada and Mexican Defense Commissions. Relieved from active duty October 1948.
Chairman of the United States-Canada Defense Board, since December 1948. Cited for gallantry in Philippine Insurrection. Received Distinguished Service Medal.
Member, American Riding Team, London, 1911. Captain, same, Olympic Games, 1912. Commandant, Cadets, United States Military Academy, 1916-1918.
Commanding General, 15 Division, 1918-1919. Chief of Staff, Philippine Department, 1924-1927. Colonel, Third Cavalry, commanding Fort Meyer, Virginia, 1927- 1930.
Awarded citation for gallantry in action, Philippine Insurrection, 1899. Member of Military Order of Indian Wars, Carabao. American Legion. Clubs: Aztec, Army and Navy (Washington, District of Columbia, Manila, New York City) Army, Navy and Marine Corps Country, Washington, Chevy Chase, Washington.
Married Mary Ingraham Rogers, October 29, 1910. Children: Mary Ingraham, Patricia Vernor.