John B. Kerr-Arlington, VA
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at White River, SD on January 1, 1891. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 3, Lot 1950-SH
Waymark Code: WMYA9A
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2018
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He was born on March 12, 1847 in Lexington, KY and died on February 27, 1928 in Washington D.C. He attained the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: KERR, JOHN B.
• 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
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.
Armed Service: Army
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