John Brown Kerr
| 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]
Early life and the western frontier
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]
Medal of Honor citation
Kerr was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at White River, South Dakota, against "hostile Sioux Indians".[1]
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Medal of Honor recipients Indian Wars Period". Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
- ↑ "Army General Staff" (PDF). The New York Times. 1903-04-09. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- ↑ "John Brown Kerr". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
External links
- "John Brown Kerr". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
- "John Brown Kerr". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved September 30, 2010.