{{Short description|American equestrian (1909–1989)}} {{About||the English cricketer|Frank Henry (cricketer)|the Sligo player|Frank Henry (Gaelic footballer)}} {{distinguish|Henry Frank}} {{Use mdy dates|date=August 2020}} {{Infobox sportsperson |name= |image = Frank Henry 1947.jpg | nickname = | image_size = |caption= Henry in 1947 |birth_date=December 15, 1909 |birth_place= [[Cambridge, New York]], U.S.<ref name=sr>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417085412/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/he/frank-henry-1.html Frank Henry]. sports-reference.com</ref> |death_date=August 25, 1989 (aged 79) |death_place= [[Chesterfield, Missouri]], U.S. | height = | weight = | club = U.S. Army |sport =[[Equestrian at the Summer Olympics|Equestrian]] |show-medals=yes | medaltemplates= {{MedalCountry | the {{USA}} }} {{MedalOlympics}} {{MedalGold | [[1948 Summer Olympics|1948 London]] | [[Equestrian at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Team eventing|Team eventing]]}} {{MedalSilver | 1948 London | [[Equestrian at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Individual eventing|Individual eventing]]}} {{MedalSilver | 1948 London | [[Equestrian at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Team dressage|Team dressage]]}} }}
'''Frank Sherman Henry''' (December 15, 1909 – August 25, 1989) was a United States Army officer and Olympic [[Equestrianism|equestrian]] who competed in the [[1948 Summer Olympics]] in London. Over the course of his career, he served in the U.S. Cavalry, attained the rank of brigadier general, and became the only American equestrian to win three medals in a single Olympic Games. He won a gold medal in [[Equestrian at the 1948 Summer Olympics|team eventing]] and silver medals in individual [[eventing]] and team [[dressage]].
== Early life and education == [[File:Frank Sherman Henry - Cadet Photo.jpg|thumb|left|150px|At West Point in 1933]] Frank Sherman Henry was born in [[Cambridge, New York]], in 1909. He spent his early childhood at 99 East Main Street in an apartment within a house later owned by the Nolan family. He attended local schools before gaining admission to the [[United States Military Academy]] at West Point. He graduated in 1933 and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army Cavalry.<ref>{{Cite web |title=FrankShermanHenry |url=http://ccsindians.com/SpecialPages/frankshermanhenry.htm |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=ccsindians.com}}</ref>
== Military career == After receiving his commission, Henry was assigned to the U.S. Cavalry, a branch of the military that emphasized horsemanship and equestrian training. His early postings included instructional roles at military installations where he refined his skills in riding and training horses for both military and competitive purposes.
During World War II, Henry was assigned to the War Department's General Staff in Washington, D.C., where he was involved in planning and administrative operations. While not engaged in direct combat, his role contributed to the logistical and strategic aspects of the war effort. He remained in the Army following the war and continued his involvement in equestrian programs, both within the military and for Olympic training. He later achieved the rank of brigadier general before retiring from service.<ref>{{Cite web |title=FrankShermanHenry |url=http://ccsindians.com/SpecialPages/frankshermanhenry.htm |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=ccsindians.com}}</ref><ref>[https://www.seeley-society.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2020-aug.pdf Frank Henry bio]</ref>
== Olympic career == Henry was initially selected to represent the United States in the 1940 Olympic Games, but the event was canceled due to World War II. Following the war, he competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, where he participated in multiple equestrian disciplines.
In the team eventing competition, Henry rode the horse ''Swing Low'' as part of the U.S. team, which secured a gold medal. He also competed in individual eventing, where he won a silver medal, finishing behind fellow American rider [[Earl Foster Thomson]]. In addition, Henry was a member of the U.S. team dressage squad, which earned a silver medal, marking his third medal of the Games. His performance made him the only American equestrian to win three medals at a single Olympic Games.<ref>[https://www.olympics.com/es/olympic-games/london-1948/results/equestrian-eventing/three-day-event-individual-men 1948 Olympics]</ref>
== Later life and death == Following his Olympic success, Henry remained active in military and equestrian circles. He continued to support equestrian training and worked with younger riders preparing for international competitions. He retired from military service as a brigadier general and eventually settled in [[Chesterfield, Missouri]].
Frank Sherman Henry died on August 25, 1989, at the age of 79. He was remembered for both his military service and his achievements in equestrian sports. His contributions were recognized in his hometown of Cambridge, New York, where he remains an important historical figure.<ref>[https://www.seekingmyroots.com/members/files/G005861.pdf Sherman family history]</ref>
==References== {{Commons category|Frank Henry (equestrian)}} {{Reflist}} {{Olympic champions – Equestrian team eventing}}
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