John Thomas Kennedy
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| John Thomas Kennedy | |
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| July 22, 1885 – September 22, 1969 (aged 84) | |
 John Thomas Kennedy, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Hendersonville, South Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | 6th U.S. Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American war |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John Thomas Kennedy was a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine-American war.
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[edit] Biography
John Kennedy was born in Hendersonville, South Carolina and entered service from Orangeburg, South Carolina.
John Kennedy is buried in Arlington National Cemetery and his grave is located in Section 7, Lot 10076.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 6th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Patian Island, Philippine Islands, 4 July 1909. Entered service at: Orangeburg, S.C. Birth: Hendersonville, S.C. Date of issue: Unknown.
Citation:
- While in action against hostile Moros, he entered with a few enlisted men the mouth of a cave occupied by a desperate enemy, this act having been ordered after he had volunteered several times. In this action 2d Lt. Kennedy was severely wounded.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- John T. Kennedy, Medal of Honor recipient. Medal of Honor Citation. United States Army.
- John T. Kennedy, Home of Heroes. Home of Heroes.
- John T. Kennedy, Home of Heroes. Home of Heroes.
- John Thomas Kennedy at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-11-13
- John T. Kennedy, Medal of Honor recipient. Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington National Cemetery (April 7, 2006).
