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
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1870–1909
RankBrigadier General
Unit6th Cavalry Regiment
Commands12th Cavalry Regiment
Battles / warsAmerican 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.[1]

  1. ^ "Medal of Honor recipients Indian Wars Period". Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 2009-11-06. Retrieved 2009-04-12.