Global InformationHerbert Jermain Slocum information
Herbert Jermain Slocum | |
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 Slocum 1915 | |
| Born | April 25, 1855 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Died | March 29, 1928 (aged 72) Washington, DC |
| Years of service | 1876 - 1919 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held | 13th Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battle 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]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
obitwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "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.