Herr, John, MG

Deceased

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Service Details

Last Rank
Major General

Last Service Branch
Cavalry

Primary Unit
1938-1942, 0002, United States Department of War

Service Years
1902 - 1942

Last Photo

Personal Details

Home State

New Jersey

Year of Birth
1878

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Home Town White House
Date of Passing Mar 12, 1955
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia	Wall/Plot Coordinates Section 3 Site 4441LH

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	1955, National Cemetery Administration (NCA)

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MG Herr was the last US Chief of Cavalry - serving from Mar 1938 through Feb 1942.

He was a fierce advocate of traditional horse cavalry troops even on the brink of World War 2.

1932-1933, 1st Squadron, 3rd Cavalry, 3rd US Cavalry

From Month/Year June / 1932	To Month/Year April / 1933
Unit 1st Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Unit Page
Rank Lieutenant Colonel	MOS Not Specified
Base, Fort or City Fort Ethan Allen	State/Country Vermont

Patch	1st Squadron, 3rd Cavalry, 3rd US Cavalry Details

	Type Cavalry
	Parent Unit 3rd US Cavalry	Strength Army Squadron
	Created/Owned By Not Specified

Last Updated: Jun 12, 2018

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