James Taggart Kerr
James Taggart Kerr | |
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Born | Martins Ferry, Ohio | April 22, 1859
Died | April 13, 1949 Washington, D.C. | (aged 89)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1881-1922 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Service number | 0-61 |
Wars | |
Awards |
James Taggart Kerr (April 22, 1859 – April 13, 1949) was an American Brigadier general, who served with the U.S. Army. Kerr received a Distinguished Service Medal for his service with the Adjutant General's Department and 2 Silver Stars.
Early years[]
James Kerr was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, in 1859.[1]
Military career[]
Graduating from West Point in 1881, Kerr was assigned to frontier duty with the 17th Infantry until 1888.[2] He participated in the Ghost Dance War in 1890-1891[2] and was later an honor graduate of the Infantry and Cavalry School at Fort Leavenworth in 1897.[3]
Spanish–American War[]
Kerr saw action in Cuba during the Spanish–American War, and received a Silver Star Commendation for his actions before being transferred to the Sanitary Corps.[2][4]
Philippine–American War[]
Shortly after his assignment to the Sanitary Corps in Cuba, Kerr was sent to the Philippines to take part in the suppression of the Philippine rebels, for which he received a second Silver Star.[1][4]
First World War[]
Kerr had initially retired in August 1914 due to physical disabilities contracted earlier in his career,[2] but was recalled to active duty in 1917 following the U.S. entry into the First World War.[5] During the First World War, Kerr served in the Adjutant General's Department until the end of the war, and was Assistant Adjutant General from 1920 until his retirement in 1922.[2] He was awarded a Distinguished Service Medal for his service with the Adjutant General's Department.[5][4]
Death[]
James Taggart Kerr passed away on 13 April 1949, aged eighty-nine.[1] He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[6]
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References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Davis Jr., Henry Blaine. Generals in Khaki (Raleigh, NC: Pentland press, 1998), p. 213 ISBN 9781571970886
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Davis Jr., Henry Blaine. Generals in Khaki (Raleigh, NC: Pentland press, 1998), p. 212 ISBN 9781571970886
- ^ Who Was Who in American History - The Military (Chicago, IL: Marquis Who's Who, Inc., 1975) p. 303
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "James Kerr - Recipient - Military Times Hall Of Valor". valor.militarytimes.com.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Cullum, George W. Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York Since Its establishment in 1802: Supplement, Volume VI-A 1910-1920 (Saginaw, MI: Seemann & Peters, Printers, 1920), p. 320
- ^ Find a Grave: Gen James Taggart Kerr, James Taggart Kerr, accessed 21 May 2019, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32875759/james-taggart-kerr
- 1949 deaths
- United States Military Academy alumni
- 1859 births
- United States Army generals
- People from Martins Ferry, Ohio
- Recipients of the Silver Star
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- Brigadier generals
- Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army)