John W. Heavey
| John W. Heavey | |
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Heavey as a Captain during the Spanish–American War
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| Born |
February 19, 1867 Vandalia, Illinois |
| Died | November 18, 1941 (aged 74) Washington, D.C. |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1891–1931 |
| Rank |
 Brigadier General
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| Commands held |
Fort Niagara Militia Bureau 20th Infantry Regiment 33rd Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars |
Spanish–American War Pancho Villa Expedition World War I |
John W. Heavey (February 19, 1867 – November 18, 1941) was a United States Army Brigadier General who served as Chief of the National Guard Bureau.
John William Heavey was born in Vandalia, Illinois on February 19, 1867 and graduated from Vandalia High School in 1884. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1891, receiving his commission as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry. Heavey served with the 5th Infantry Regiment in several southern states and New York between 1891 and 1898.
A member of one of West Point's earliest football teams, Heavey was the right guard on Army's offensive line during the first Army-Navy Game in 1890.
In 1898 Heavey joined the 11th Infantry for the Spanish–American War, serving in Puerto Rico, including battles at Hormigueros and Las Marias and assignment as commander of the post at Mayaguez. He remained on duty in Puerto Rico until 1902, when he was assigned to the Philippines, including a posting to Camp Jossman and action against the Moros on Mindanao and Jolo.
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