John T. Kennedy

1885 – 1969

Life Keepsakes Service Medal of Honor Decorations Shadow Box Laid to Rest In Our Keeping

John T. Kennedy served the U.S. Army for 42 years. John served in World War I and World War II. John was 84 years old.

Keepsakes

Headstone Front of John T. Kennedy. Arlington National Cemetery.

Headstone Back of John T. Kennedy. Arlington National Cemetery.

Service Record

U.S. Army

1904 – 1946

Conflicts

World War I World War II

Medal of Honor

4 July 1909 · At Patian Island, Philippine Islands · Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 6th U.S. Cavalry.

While in action against hostile Moros, he entered with a few enlisted men the mouth of a cave occupied by a desperate enemy, this act having been ordered after he had volunteered several times. In this action 2d Lt. Kennedy was severely wounded.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army July 4, 1909 · At Patian Island, Philippine Islands · Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 6th U.S. Cavalry.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 7

Grave 10076

In Our Keeping

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John T. Kennedy

U.S. Army

1904 - 1946

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