Abraham Arnold
Abraham Kerns Arnold | |
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| Born | March 24, 1837 Bedford, Pennsylvania |
| Died | November 23, 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 |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1859–1901 |
| Rank | Colonel (USA) Brigadier General (USV) |
| Unit | 5th U.S. Cavalry |
| Commands | 1st U.S. Cavalry 8th U.S. Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War
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| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Abraham Kerns Arnold (March 24, 1837 – November 23, 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.