Abraham Arnold
| Abraham Kerns Arnold | |
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Abraham Arnold
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| Born |
March 24, 1837 Bedford, Pennsylvania |
| Died | November 3, 1901 (aged 64) Cold Spring-On-Hudson, New York |
| Place of burial | Cemetery of Saint Philip's Church Garrison, New York |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/ |
United States Army United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1859–1901 |
| Rank |
 Brigadier General
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| Commands held |
1st U.S. Cavalry 8th U.S. Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Abraham Kerns Arnold (March 24, 1837 – November 3, 1901) was a U.S. Cavalry officer during the American Civil War and, while a captain in the 5th U.S. Cavalry, received the Medal of Honor for leading "a gallant charge against a superior force of the enemy, extricated his command from a perilous position in which it had been ordered" against Confederate forces at Davenport Bridge, Virginia, on May 10, 1864.
He is the father of Colonel Percy Weir Arnold, a cavalry officer serving during the Spanish–American War, the Philippine–American War and the First World War.
Born in Bedford, Pennsylvania, Arnold entered West Point and graduated with the class of 1859 as a brevet Second Lieutenant in the 2nd Cavalry Regiment.
Participating in campaigns against the Comanche while stationed in Fort Inge, Arnold held a distinguished service record during the American Civil War. Promoted to first lieutenant in April 1861, he served as adjutant of the 5th Cavalry Regiment. He was cited "for gallant and meritorious services" at Gaines' Mill and Todds Tavern, brevetted to captain and major after both engagements respectively. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Davenport Bridge leading his regiment in a cavalry charge against superior Confederate forces to rescue men under his command and preventing their capture.
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