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SSG Arch Kennedy (Reb)
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Kennedy, Archibald R, MG.
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Contact Info
Home Town Colquitt County, Georgia
Last Address 100 Kennedy Rd. Colquitt County, Georgia
Date of Passing Apr 10, 1969
Official Badges
Unofficial Badges
1917-1917, HQ, Army Garrison Fort Gordon, GA
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Chain of Command Served with Troop A, 2nd Squadron, Georgia Cavalry at Camp Gordon, Georgia
Other Memories In May 1917 Troop A, 2nd Squadron, Georgia Cavalry became one of the first National Guard units in the entire country to be called to Active Duty following America's entry into WWI on April 6th. It was assigned to then-Camp (later Fort) Gordon in Augusta, Georgia for training. Lieutenant Kennedy served as Troop Executive Officer and, while continuing to train at Camp Gordon, was promoted to First Lieutenant in August. The unit was redesignated in October and 1LT Kennedy was transferred to the just forming 3rd Division.