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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Arnold , Abraham Kerns , 1837 - (search)
Arnold, Abraham Kerns, 1837-
Military officer; born in Bedford, Pa., March 24, 1837; was graduated at the United States Military Academy and brevetted a second lieutenant in 1859; colonel of the 8th Cavalry in 1891.
He served through the Civil War with distinction, and was awarded a Congressional medal of honor for exceptional bravery in the engagement at Davenport Bridge. North Anna River, Va., May 18. 1864.
After the Civil War he served in the Indian country.
On May 4. 1898, he was commissioned a brigadier-general of volunteers, and served through the American-Spanish War. He was discharged from the volunteer service May 12, 1899.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Bouquet , Henry , 1719 -1766 (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Revolutionary War, (search)