Reuben F. Bernard
Reuben F. Bernard | |
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Bernard as a captain, c. 1878 | |
| Born | October 14, 1832 Hawkins County, Tennessee, US |
| Died | November 17, 1903 (aged 71) Washington, D.C., US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States Union (American Civil War) |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1855–1861, 1865–1896 (US Army) 1861–1865 (Union Army) |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel (Army) Brigadier General (Brevet) |
| Unit | US Army Cavalry Branch |
| Commands | Company I, 1st Cavalry Regiment Company G, 1st Cavalry Regiment |
| Wars | American Civil War American Indian Wars |
| Spouse(s) |
Alice Virginia Frank
(m. 1866–1891)Ruth Lavinia Simpson
(m. 1892–1892)Eliza Mae Camp (m. 1898–1903) |
| Children | 6 |
| Relations | Beaumont B. Buck (son-in-law) |
| Other work | Deputy Governor, U.S. Soldiers' Home |
Reuben Frank Bernard (October 14, 1832 – November 17, 1903) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the American Civil War and the American Indian Wars, he served from 1855 to 1896. Bernard attained the rank of lieutenant colonel during his career and was promoted to brigadier general by brevet in recognition of heroism and sustained superior service. After retiring, Bernard was appointed deputy governor of the U.S. Soldiers' Home.