Kenner Garrard
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Kenner Garrard
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| Born |
September 21, 1827 Bourbon County, Kentucky |
| Died | May 15, 1879 (aged 51) Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Place of burial | Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Allegiance |
United States Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1851–1866 |
| Rank |
 Brevet Major General
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| Commands held |
Commandant of Cadets 146th New York Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Kenner Garrard (September 21, 1827 – May 15, 1879) was a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. A member of one of Ohio's most prominent military families, he performed well at the Battle of Gettysburg, and then led a cavalry division in the army of Major General William T. Sherman during the Atlanta Campaign. He developed a reputation for personal bravery and was cited for gallantry at the Battle of Nashville as an infantry division commander.
Garrard was born at his paternal grandfather's home in Bourbon County, Kentucky, while his mother was visiting there. His grandfather, James Garrard, was the second Governor of Kentucky. He was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and received a private education. He was the brother of fellow future Civil War generals Jeptha Garrard and Israel Garrard. A first cousin, Theophilus T. Garrard, also became a Union general.
Kenner Garrard briefly attended Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but withdrew in his sophomore year after accepting an appointment to the United States Military Academy. He graduated eighth in the Class of 1851 and was appointed a brevet second lieutenant in the 4th U.S. Artillery. He soon transferred to the 1st U.S. Dragoons.
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