Philip Kearny - Arlington, VA - Equestrian Statues on Waymarking.com

Philip Kearny (1814-1862) was born in New York City. He lost his left arm while serving in the Mexican War in 1846. He served with the French army in Italy (1859), and was awarded the cross of the French Legion of Honor. Finally, he served in the Union Army in the Civil War, leading the 1st New Jersey Brigade until he was killed on a reconnoitering expedition.

This sculpture is located in Arlington Cemetery near the Custis House, also known as the Arlington House / Robert E. Lee Memorial.

On the long side of the statue base it reads:

MAJOR GENERAL PHILIP KEARNY BORN JUNE 1, 1814

On the side of the statue base at Kearny's front, it reads:

NEW JERSEY HONORS HER MOST DISTINGUISHED SOLDIER ERECTED 1914

On the side of the statue base at Kearny's back, it reads:

GAVE HIS LEFT ARM AT CHURUBUSCO MEXICO AUGUST 12, 1847 AND HIS LIFE AT CHANTILLY, VA. SEPTEMBER 1, 1862

Identity of Rider: Philip Kearny Name of artist: sculptor: Edward Clark Potter, (1857-1923) Date of Dedication: 1914 Material: Bronze Unusual Features: Philip Kearny was an amputee, thus the cuff of his proper left sleeve is buttoned to the proper left front of his jacket Position: Two Hooves Raised Identity of Horse: Not listed

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