Fort Myer commandant gets Generals' stars. Fort Myer, Virginia, Nov. 1. Col. Jonathan M. Wainwright, commanding officer of the cavalry post here who was recently promoted to the rank of Brigadier General, was today given the stars of his new rank at a colorful ceremony. Sergt. Maj. Timothy Carragher, left, of the 16th Field Artillery, and Sergt. Maj. Frank Benegas of the Third Cavalry, highest ranking non-commissioned officers of the post, were chosen to make the presentation. Brig. General Wainwright has commanded the Third Cavalry for more than two years, 11/1/38