Arthur Wear

Arthur Yancey Wear was an American tennis player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He was the son of James H. Wear and the brother of Joseph Wear. In 1904 he won the bronze medal with his partner Clarence Gamble in the doubles competition. He died during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in France in World [War I].

Personal life

Wear served as a captain in the 89th [Infantry Division (United States)|89th Infantry Division] during World War I. He died of a perforated ulcer during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in November 1918. He is buried at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery.