greer, who in 1903 was described as one of the "social lions" of san antonio, texas, was married on june 1 of that year to augusta goodhue of beaumont, texas, the daughter of mr. and mrs. john h. goodhue, in trinity episcopal church, san francisco, california. it was "one of the events of the season in army society." the next day they sailed for the philippines, where lieutenant greer was to be stationed with the 4th infantry regiment.