| John Brown Kerr | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 12, 1847 Lexington, Kentucky |
| Died | November 14, 1926 (aged 79) Washington, D.C. |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1870 – 1909 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands held | 6th Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Indian Wars Spanish-American War Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John Brown Kerr (March 12, 1847 – November 14, 1926) was a United States Army Brigadier General who was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions in fighting Indians along the White River, South Dakota. Kerr is an 1870 graduate of West Point.[1]
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Kerr was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on March 12, 1847. He spent most of his Army career on the western frontier, chiefly as a scout in the 6th Cavalry Regiment on the western frontier. He also served in the 12th Cavalry Regiment and in the Spanish-American War and Philippine-American War. He was promoted to Colonel in 1903.[2] He died in Washington, D. C. on November 14, 1926.[3]
Rank and organization: Captain, 6th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At White River, S. Dak., 1 January 1891. Entered service at: Hutchison Station, Ky. Birth: Fayette County, Ky. Date of issue: 25 April 1891.[1]
Citation: For distinguished bravery while in command of his troop in action against hostile Sioux Indians on the north bank of the White River, near the mouth of Little Grass Creek, S. Dak., where he defeated a force of 300 Brule Sioux warriors, and turned the Sioux tribe, which was endeavoring to enter the Bad Lands, back into the Pine Ridge Agency.