Background
CHEEVER, Benjamin Harrison was born on June 7, 1850 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of B. H. and Anna Maria (Hughes) Cheever.
CHEEVER, Benjamin Harrison was born on June 7, 1850 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of B. H. and Anna Maria (Hughes) Cheever.
Military School; Cavalry and Infantry School.
Y.C. Appointed Second Lieutenant, by General Grant, 1876. Served continuously for 34 years Served on active list 2 years during World War. Served in Indian wars, Apaches and Sioux.
Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery in action against Sioux. Spanish-American War. Philippine War and World War.
Member: American Legion. Legion of Valor; Military Society of the Frontier. Club: Army and Navy.
Spouse Cora Chapman, N.