Jack Hegarty

1888–1974 (age 86)

Military Officer

Biography

Jack Hegarty, born in 1888, spent a lifetime in uniform, helping to lead artillery and support formations as the Army modernized across two world wars and into the postwar era.

He remained a steady influence on readiness and the care of service families until his retirement, and today his commitment is remembered at Arlington National Cemetery.

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