John Thomas Kennedy

John Thomas Kennedy (July 22, 1885 - September 22, 1969) was a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine–American War.

Biography

John Kennedy was born in Hendersonville, South Carolina and graduated from West Point in 1908. He later served in both World Wars, commanding a provisional field artillery brigade from 1941 to 1945.

John Kennedy is buried in Arlington National Cemetery and his grave is located in Section 7, Lot 10076.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 6th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At Patian Island, Philippine Islands, July 4, 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.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipients
• Notable graduates of West Point

References

• "John T. Kennedy, Medal of Honor recipient". Medal of Honor citation. United States Army Center of Military History. 
• "John T. Kennedy, Home of Heroes". Home of Heroes. 
• "John T. Kennedy, Home of Heroes". Home of Heroes. 
• "John Thomas Kennedy". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2007-11-13. 
• "John T. Kennedy, Medal of Honor recipient". Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington National Cemetery. April 7, 2006. 
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