Guy V. Henry: A Study in Military Leadership
Abstract
This thesis is a biography of Brig Gen Guy V. Henry, Sr. General Henry, a model soldier, who served as a commissioned officer from 1861 through 1899. He commanded a Union brigade in the Civil War, actively participated in several of the most significant campaigns of the Indian Wars, commanded a division in the Spanish-American War of 1898, and served as the Military Governor of Puerto Rico. He earned a deserved reputation as a leader and received six brevet promotions and the Congressional Medal of Honor for gallantry in battle. Based upon an analysis of Army leadership development requirements and a thorough examination of General Henry's career, this study concludes that he is a superb role model for current and future Army leaders. His performance profile and personality traits closely match the Army's ideal characteristics for military leaders. This study further concludes that, although most historians have overlooked Henry, he made a significant contribution to American military history. An examination of his career reveals a great deal about the development of Army professionalism during the post Civil War era. Keywords: Henry, leadership, Indian Wars, Civil War, Spanish-American War, Puerto Rico, professionalism, Rosebud, Big Horn, Wounded Knee, Cold Harbor, Olustee, 3rd Cavalry, 9th Cavalry, 10th Cavalry.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 13, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA164528
Entities
People
- Marcus R. Erlandson
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College