John Montgomery (equestrian)

John Carter "Jack" Montgomery (Elizabethtown, Kentucky, November 22, 1881[1] – Washington, D.C., June 7, 1948) was an American equestrian who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[2]

For other persons named John Montgomery, see John Montgomery (disambiguation).
Jack Montgomery

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Representing the  United States
Jack Montgomery (center) with his Olympic teammates Guy Henry (left) and Ben Lear (right) in 1912

Montgomery graduated from West Point in 1903, and was commissioned in the 7th Cavalry Regiment. In 1907, he married Virginia Lee, daughter of Major General Fitzhugh Lee.[3] They had two sons and two daughters.[4]

He was part of the American team, which won the bronze medal in the equestrian team event. In the individual competition he finished ninth and in the individual dressage competition he finished twentieth. He was also part of the American team, which finished fourth in the team jumping competition. He also competed in the polo tournament at the 1920 Summer Olympics, winning a bronze medal.[2]

During World War I, Montgomery served with the American Expeditionary Forces in France, receiving a temporary promotion to colonel and the Distinguished Service Medal. From July 2, 1924, to March 13, 1927, he was commanding officer of 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry at Fort Huachuca. In 1927, Montgomery retired from military service as a lieutenant colonel. In 1929, he joined First Boston Corp, retiring in 1946 as a vice president. In 1930, Montgomery was advanced to colonel on the Army retired list.[5][6][7]

Montgomery and his wife settled in Alexandria, Virginia after his retirement from First Boston. He died at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C., and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on June 10, 1948.[4][8]

References
  1. Some sources say that he was born on October 22, 1881.
  2. "Jack Montgomery". Olympedia. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  3. "AOG obituary". Archived from the original on 2014-02-02. Retrieved 2014-01-20.
  4. "Montgomery Funeral Rites Set Thursday". The Washington Post. 9 June 1948. p. B2. ProQuest 152060476. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  5. Biographical register of the officers and graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York since its establishment in 1802: Supplement, 1920-1930. Vol. VII. R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, The Lakeside Press. March 1931. p. 592. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  6. Official Army Register. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. 1 January 1940. p. 1092. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  7. "Class of 1903—Register of Graduates". Official Register of the Officers and Cadets. United States Military Academy. 1971. p. 311. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  8. "Montgomery, John Carter". ANCExplorer. U.S. Army. Retrieved 22 September 2022.


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