Herbert H. Sargent
American colonel (1858–1921) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Herbert Howland Sargent was an American colonel, military professor and author during the Spanish-American War and the Filipino-American War. He was known for his effective leadership and training of the 5th Volunteer Infantry Regiment, being notable for its efficiency and well-disciplined soldiers. He was also a historian of the Napoleonic Wars, writing several acclaimed works about its events.
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Herbert Howland Sargent | |
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Born | (1858-09-29)September 29, 1858 Carlinville, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | September 16, 1921(1921-09-16) (aged 62) Jacksonville, Oregon, U.S. |
Buried | Jacksonville Cemetery, Jacksonville, Oregon, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Years of service | 1879–1911 1916–1918 |
Rank | Colonel (Volunteers) Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | 2nd Cavalry Regiment |
Commands held | 5th Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Spanish-American War Filipino-American War
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Alma mater | United States Military Academy |
Spouse(s) |
Alice C. Applegate (m. 1886) |
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