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George King Hunter
Head and shoulders portrait of Army officer George King Hunter, circa 1918
Hunter circa 1918. West Point Digital Library.
Born(1855-04-06)April 6, 1855
Lancaster, Ohio, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 1940
New York City
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1877–1919
RankBrigadier General
Service number0-13334
UnitU.S. Army Cavalry Branch
Commands heldTroop K, 3rd Cavalry
1st Squadron, 15th Cavalry
5th Cavalry Regiment
Fort Wingate
7th Cavalry Regiment
Fort Riley
Fort William McKinley
1st Cavalry Regiment
Presidio of Monterey, California
164th Depot Brigade
6th Infantry Brigade
Jefferson Barracks
Battles/warsAmerican Indian Wars
Spanish–American War
Philippine–American War
World War I
AwardsSilver Star
Spouse(s)Mary E. Hinmann
Children6

George King Hunter (April 6, 1855 – February 2, 1940) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the American Indian Wars, Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War, and World War I, he was a recipient of the Silver Star and attained the rank of Brigadier General.

A native of Lancaster, Ohio, Hunter graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1877 and was assigned to the Cavalry branch. He performed duty throughout the western United States during the American Indian Wars, including expeditions and scouting missions in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Hunter served in the Spanish–American War, and was wounded at the July 1898 Battle of San Juan Hill. His heroism during the battle was recognized with award of the Silver Star. Hunter commanded a Cavalry troop and squadron in the Philippines during the Philippine–American War, after which he performed duty in both the United States and the Philippines.

Hunter was promoted to brigadier general at the start of World War I, and commanded the 164th Depot Brigade, 6th Infantry Brigade, and Jefferson Barracks. He retired in July 1919. In retirement, Hunter resided in Cleveland, Ohio. He died at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City on February 2, 1940. Hunter was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

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