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Herbert Jermain Slocum

Herbert Jermain Slocum
Slocum 1915
Born(1855-04-25)April 25, 1855
Cincinnati, Ohio
DiedMarch 29, 1928(1928-03-29) (aged 72)
Washington, DC
Years of service1876 - 1919
RankColonel
Commands held13th Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsBattle of Columbus, New Mexico

Herbert Jermain Slocum (April 25, 1855 - March 29, 1928) was in charge of the 13th Cavalry Regiment during the Battle of Columbus, New Mexico in 1916 where Pancho Villa burned several buildings in Columbus, New Mexico, stole weapons and horses and killed 18 Americans.[1][2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference obit was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Slocum Blameless For Columbus Raid. Secretary of War Announces No Stigma Rests on Conduct of Post Commander. Inspector Makes Report. Funston Says Mexican Scout Misled Colonel. Pershing Defends His Subordinate". New York Times. August 1, 1916. Retrieved 2013-12-20.

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