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Frank McIntyre
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Frank McIntyre
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| Born | January 5, 1865 Montgomery, Alabama |
| Died | February 16, 1944 (aged 79) Miami Beach, Florida |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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United States Army |
| Years of service | 1886–1929 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Bureau of Insular Affairs |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I |
| Awards | Legion of Honor Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Medal |
Frank McIntyre (born January 5, 1865 – died February 16, 1944) was an American military officer. He was known for leading the Bureau of Insular Affairs for many years. This bureau was in charge of managing the Philippines and Puerto Rico for the United States.
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Early Life
Frank McIntyre was born in Montgomery, Alabama. His parents were Dennis and Mary Gaughan McIntyre. His father, Dennis, came to America in the 1850s. He worked as a railroad car inspector. His mother, Mary, was from Ireland. The family moved to Alabama by 1860. Frank had three brothers and four sisters.
Education and West Point
Frank McIntyre went to public and private schools in Montgomery. He also attended The University of Alabama from 1880 to 1882. His teachers saw his talent. They suggested he try for a spot at West Point. West Point is a famous military academy.
McIntyre passed a tough test and joined West Point in 1882. He never forgot the kindness of his professors. He graduated from West Point in 1886. He was ranked tenth in his class. One of his classmates and roommates was John J. Pershing, who later became a famous general.
Military Career
McIntyre joined the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant in 1886. He served in different roles. He became a brigadier general in 1912. He was stationed along the Mexican border for some time.
He fought in the Spanish–American War in 1898. He took part in the Puerto Rico campaign. After that, he served in the Philippines from 1899 to 1902. He then worked with the general staff.
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In 1905, McIntyre joined the Bureau of Insular Affairs. This bureau helped the U.S. government manage its territories. He became its Chief in 1912. During World War I, he was an assistant chief of staff. He held the rank of major general.
McIntyre played a big role in governing the Philippines and Puerto Rico. He supported giving U.S. citizenship to people in Puerto Rico. This happened with the Jones–Shafroth Act of 1917. He sometimes had disagreements with other officials in Puerto Rico.
A book called Planting the American Flag talks about General McIntyre. It says he had a huge impact on how the U.S. managed its overseas territories. He helped the Bureau of Insular Affairs continue its work. The bureau was eventually closed in 1939, after his retirement. McIntyre retired from the Army in 1929.
Life After the Army
After retiring, General McIntyre worked as the Philippine trade commissioner in Washington. He helped represent the interests of the islands. He also bought a home in Montgomery, Alabama. From there, he helped manage his brothers' large cotton business and land. Their main plantation was called Killybegs. It was named after their family's ancestral hometown.
Family Life
In 1892, Frank McIntyre married Marie Dennett in Dallas. Marie was from New Orleans. Her family had a long history in the city. Her great-grandfather, Christoval Toledano, was a sugar merchant. He fought in the War of 1812 at the Battle of New Orleans.
Frank and Marie McIntyre had six children. They grew up mostly in Washington, D.C. Their son, James, also became a major general in the U.S. Air Force. He helped create the Air Force as a separate branch of the military. This happened through the National Security Act of 1947.
McIntyre's descendants include his great-grandsons, David and Tom Gardner. They are the co-founders of The Motley Fool, a financial company. His great-granddaughter, Georgena Terry, is a famous bicycle designer. She founded Terry Precision Cycling.
Awards and Honors
General McIntyre received many awards for his service. These included the French Legion of Honour. He was also made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath from Great Britain. He received the Grand Cordon of the Striped Tiger from China. He also got the Czechoslovak War Cross. The U.S. Army awarded him the Distinguished Service Medal.
Death
Frank McIntyre passed away on February 16, 1944. He was 78 years old. He died while on vacation in Miami Beach, Florida. He and his wife are buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
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