George Henson Estes
George Henson Estes (January 30, 1873 – July 2, 1969) was a United States Army officer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
George Henson Estes | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 30, 1873 Eufaula, Alabama |
| Died | July 2, 1969 (aged 96) Clearwater, Florida |
| Allegiance |  |
| Service/ |  |
| Years of service | 1894–1937 |
| Rank |  |
| Service number | 0-456 |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Silver Star |
| Spouse(s) | Frances Farrell[1] |
| Children | 2 |
Biography
Estes was born on January 30, 1873, in Eufaula, Alabama. He attended the University of Georgia before entering the United States Military Academy, which he graduated from in 1894. He was commissioned into the infantry.[1][2]
Estes participated in the Santiago Campaign during the Spanish–American War,[3] and he served in the Sanitary Corps while in Cuba. He participated in the Philippine–American War. From 1914 to 1917, he served as the treasurer and quartermaster at the USMA. On August 8, 1918, after being transferred to the Inspector General's Department, Estes was promoted to the rank of brigadier general. He graduated from the United States Army Command and General Staff College in 1920 and from the United States Army War College in 1921. On January 2, 1929, Estes was permanently promoted to brigadier general, and he served as the commandant of the United States Army Infantry School from May 4, 1929, to May 31, 1937.[1][2]
Estes retired from the army on January 1, 1937, because of disabilities. He moved to Clearwater, Florida, where he lived until his death on July 2, 1969.[1][2]
Personal life
Estes married Frances Farrell on January 4, 1899, and together they had two children.[1][2]
References
- Davis, Jr. 1998, p. 122.
- Marquis Who's Who 1975, p. 161.
- "George Henson Estes, Jr". penelope.uchicago.edu. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
Bibliography
- Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, North Carolina: Pentland Press. ISBN 1571970886. OCLC 40298151.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Marquis Who's Who (1975). Who Was Who In American History – The Military. Chicago, Illinois: Marquis Who's Who. ISBN 0837932017.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)