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SSG Arch Kennedy (Reb)
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Kennedy, J. Thomas, LTC.
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Contact Info
Home Town Moultrie, Georgia
Last Address 115 Kennedy Road Colquitt County, Georgia
Date of Passing Mar 26, 1936
Official Badges
Unofficial Badges
Spanish-American War/Kettle Hill
From Month/Year
July / 1898
To Month/Year
July / 1898
Description Roosevelt took it upon himself to lead a bold charge. Facing the Rough Riders was a smaller hill which received the name Kettle Hill because the Americans found a large kettle near the base. Roosevelt formed his regiment and began to advance.
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My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
July / 1898
To Month/Year
July / 1898
Last Updated: Mar 16, 2020
Personal Memories
Memories Served with the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment as a Captain and, after taking command of Troop A, received a Brevet promotion to Major for his actions at the Battle of the San Juan Heights on July 1st, 1898.
