John Jacob Astor IV

Astor served as a lieutenant colonel in the Spanish-American War. He initially used his yacht, the Nourmahal, for government service, and later served in Cuba. His military service demonstrated his patriotism and willingness to contribute to national defense.

Following the Spanish-American War, Astor maintained an active interest in military affairs and continued to support various military initiatives. He likely remained a member of the National Guard for some time.