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Kennedy, John Thomas
Kennedy, John Thomas
ConflictPhilippine War
RankBrigadier General
Year of Action1909
Unit/Command6th U.S. Cavalry
HometownSouth Carolina
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.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine WarYear of Action: 1909

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