John Brown Kerr

John Brown Kerr
Col. John B. Kerr in 1904
Born(1847-03-12)March 12, 1847
Lexington, Kentucky, US
DiedFebruary 27, 1928(1928-02-27) (aged 80)
Washington, D.C., US
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1870–1909
RankBrigadier General
Unit6th Cavalry Regiment
Commands12th Cavalry Regiment
ConflictsAmerican Indian Wars
Spanish–American War
Philippine–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Silver Star

John Brown Kerr (March 12, 1847 – February 27, 1928) 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.

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