Ben Lear
American olympic athlete
Benjamin Lear was a United States Army general who served in the Spanish–American War, Philippine Insurrection, World War I and World War II. He also competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics. Wikipedia
Born: May 12, 1879, Hamilton, Canada
Died: November 1, 1966 (age 87 years), Murfreesboro, TN
Awards: Silver Star and Distinguished Service Medal (2)