Background
Major, Duncan Kennedy was born on April 2, 1876 in New York, New York, United States. Son of Duncan Kennedy and Kate (Olwell) Major.
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Duncan Kennedy Major
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Education
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1899. Distinguished graduate Infantry-Cavalry School, 1906. Graduated from Army Staff College, 1907, Army War College, 1912.
Career
Commissioned Second lieutenant infantry, February 15, 1899. Promoted through grades to brigadier general, November 1, 1935.
Achievements
Membership
Served in Philippine Insurrection, 1899-1900, Boxer Rebellion in China, 1900, World War, 1918-1919, as chief of staff 26th Division American Expeditionary Force. Club: Army and Navy.
Connections
Married Ruth, daughter of James Edward and Ann (Parker) Barkley.
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March 26, 1947 (aged 70) -
Resting place
Buried in Arlington National Cemetery.