John T. Barnett
American colonel (1851–1935) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Thomas Barnett (September 2, 1851 – February 17, 1935) was an American colonel in the Spanish–American War. A graduate of the West Point Class of 1878, Barnett had a short-lived career within the Regular Army as he succumbed to illness but re-enlisted to command the 159th Indiana Infantry Regiment.
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John Thomas Barnett | |
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Born | (1851-09-02)September 2, 1851 Danville, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | February 17, 1935(1935-02-17) (aged 83) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | U.S. Army Indiana National Guard |
Years of service | 1873–1886 (U.S. Army) 1898 (Volunteers) 1892–1903 (Indiana) |
Rank | Second lieutenant Colonel (Volunteers) |
Unit | 5th Cavalry Regiment |
Commands held | 159th Indiana Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Alma mater | United States Military Academy |
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