Kenner Garrard
American Union Army brigadier general (1827–1879) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kenner Garrard (September 21, 1827 – May 15, 1879) was a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. A member of one of Ohio's most prominent military families, he performed well at the Battle of Gettysburg, and then led a cavalry division in the army of Major General William T. Sherman during the Atlanta Campaign. He developed a reputation for personal bravery and was cited for gallantry at the Battle of Nashville as an infantry division commander.
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Born | (1827-09-21)September 21, 1827 Bourbon County, Kentucky |
Died | May 15, 1879(1879-05-15) (aged 51) Cincinnati, Ohio |
Place of burial | Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio |
Allegiance | United States Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1851–1866 |
Rank | Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
Commands held | Commandant of Cadets 146th New York Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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