John Willems

John Murphy Willems (December 24, 1901 – September 14, 1976) was an American equestrian. He competed in two events at the 1936 Summer Olympics.^[1] He was also an officer in the United States Army and served during World War II, eventually attaining the rank of brigadier general. From 1955 to 1956 he commanded the 3rd Armored Division.^[2]

John Willems

At West Point in 1925
Personal information
Full name	John Murphy Willems
Born	(1901-12-24)December 24, 1901 Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, United States
Died	September 14, 1976(1976-09-14) (aged 74) San Diego, California, United States
Sport
Sport	Equestrian

Biography

John Willems was born in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas on December 24, 1901.^[3][4] He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1925.^[3]

He died in San Diego on September 14, 1976, and was buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.^[4][5]