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Philip Kearny Jr. (/ ˈ k ɑːr n i /; June 1, 1815 – September 1, 1862) was a United States Army officer, notable for his leadership in the Mexican–American War and American Civil War. He served in French Emperor Napoleon III 's Imperial Guard at the Battle of Solferino .
Sep 1, 2022 · Phil Kearny was born on a dark and stormy night in June 1815. He died on one, too. A major general in the Union Army, Kearny was out conducting his own reconnaissance, something he had done many times before.
- Gordon Berg
Born on 1 June 1815 in New York City, Philip Kearny, also known as “The One Armed Devil,” and called “the bravest man I ever knew” by LTG Winfield Scott, lived a life that not only straddled continents, but also the line between genius and insanity.
Jan 12, 2024 · Philip Kearny was a prominent Union general who was killed in action at the Battle of Chantilly during the American Civil War. Union Major General Philip Kearny was killed by a Confederate minie ball during the Battle of Chantilly on September 1, 1862. [ Wikimedia Commons] Early Life.
- Harry Searles
Philip Kearny. Public Domain. Title Major General. War & Affiliation Civil War / Union. Date of Birth - Death June 2, 1815 – September 1, 1862. By the outbreak of the Civil War, Philip Kearny had already established an interesting military record.
Jul 3, 2019 · Major General Philip Kearny, Jr. was a renowned soldier who saw service with US and French Armies. A native of New Jersey, he distinguished himself in the Mexican-American War where he lost his left arm and later served in Emperor Napoleon III's forces during the Second War of Italian Independence.
Philip Kearny’s life and military career are a testament to his dedication and courage. His legacy lives on through the military reforms he advocated. Kearny left a lasting imprint on both sides of the Atlantic, and his story is a reminder of the enduring spirit and bravery that define true heroes. Remembering Philip Kearny and His Courage
