Henry R. Adair
Henry Rodney Adair | |
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Carrizal, Chihuahua, Mexico | |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Years of service | 1904–1916[1] |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Commands held | 10th Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Mexican Revolution |
Henry Rodney Adair (1882–1916) was an American cavalry officer. He is most notable for his participation in the Battle of Carrizal of the Pancho Villa Expedition.
Biography
Adair was born in
He was a famous horseman and polo player, traveling to Canada, Egypt and Gibraltar in this capacity while serving in the cavalry. He was promoted to 1st lieutenant on June 26, 1911.[4]
In the late spring of 1916, he served with C Troop, 10th Cavalry Regiment, with Captain Charles T. Boyd in General Pershing's "Punitive Expedition to Mexico" in search of Pancho Villa and his troops who had recently raided across the Border into New Mexico. He served from March 16 until his death on June 21, 1916, on this campaign.[4]
The last task of the expedition was to scout around
However, it was at
Legacy
Camp Adair in Oregon is named after Henry R. Adair as he was a native of Astoria.[2]
References
- ^ Henry Rodney Adair: PERSON, pictures and information - Fold3.com
- ^ Lewis L. McArthur, Oregon Geographic Names. Seventh Edition. Portland: Oregon Historical Society Press, 2003; pg. 140.
- ^ Cullum, George Washington (1920). Robinson, Wirt (ed.). Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. From Its Establishment, in 1802, to 1890. Vol. VI-A: 1910–1920. Association of Graduates, United States Military Academy. p. 1132. Retrieved July 30, 2022 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c d e U.S. Army Service Tribute | TWS Roll of Honor