Peter C. Hains, III
| Peter C. Hains, III | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 11, 1901 Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died |
July 3, 1998 (aged 97) Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States |
| Buried at | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1924–1961 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Korean War |
Peter Conover Hains, III (May 11, 1901 – July 3, 1998) was an American Army cavalry officer and Major General[1] who competed in the 1928 Olympic games in the modern pentathlon.[2] Hains graduated from West Point in 1924, where he ranked 162nd in his class.[3] Hains' family had a long legacy of military service, with his great grandfather, grandfather, and uncle all serving as high-ranking military officers.[3] Hains' father Peter was involved in an infamous murder scandal in New York City in 1909.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "Peter Conover Hains III". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2009-05-29.
- ↑ "Peter Hains Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 2012-06-20.
- 1 2 "Special Collections: Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U. S. Military Academy, 1930, Vol 7" (PDF). United States Military Academy Library. 1930. pp. 1855–1856. Retrieved 2009-04-04.
- ↑ Appel, Jacob M. (2008-08-10). "Murder at the Regatta". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-05-29.
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