Augustine McIntyre Jr. (July 19, 1876 – September 6, 1954) was a career officer in the

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. A member of the

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branch, he was a veteran of the

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, and

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. He attained the rank of brigadier general, and was most notable for his command of several artillery brigades during the First World War, and command of the Field Artillery School at the start of the Second World War.

Early life and education

McIntyre was born on July 19, 1876, in

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. He attended the

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, graduating with the class of 1900. McIntyre played baseball on the Army team.

Career

McIntyre received a commission with the cavalry. He transferred to the artillery and served with the 6th Artillery. McIntyre was promoted to brigadier general on April 15, 1918. McIntyre commanded the 13th Field Artillery. He then commanded the Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was awarded the Army DSM for his service during World War I. The citation reads: He taught military science and tactics at the University of Missouri.

Personal life

McIntyre married Jane Clemens Swigert on May 10, 1906. She died in 1950.

Death and legacy

McIntyre died at

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on September 6, 1954, and was buried at

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