Background
Barnes, John Bryson was born on September 18, 1876 in Pennsboro, West Virginia, United States. Son of Henry and Adaline (Hupp) Barnes.
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John Bryson Barnes
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Educational public schools. Distinguished graduated from Army School of Line, 1906. Graduated from Army Staff College, 1907, Army War College, 1920.
Career
1 son, John Bryson. Enlisted in the United States Army, 1895. Served through Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection and Cuban Pacification. Second in command Lieutenant from ranks, February 2, 1901.
Promoted through grades to colonel, June 21, 1930. Major, lieutenant colonel and colonel N.A., 1917-1919. Retired on account of physical disability November 15, 1922.
With Isthmian Canal Commission, 1908-1909. Inspector-instructor Vermont National Guard, 1911-1912. Assistant chief of staff (operations), 5th Division, 80th Division and 9th Corps, American Expeditionary Force.
Member General Staff, Wushington, 1921-1922. Professor Kemper Military School, Boonville, 1922-1934.
Politics
All human life is sacred and created by God and therefore, we must see all human life as significant and valuable. When governments implement the death penalty, then the life of the convicted person is devalued and all possibility of change in that person’s life ends.
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The supportive small group inside the Church is the most powerful tool for people to feel that they belong and also to learn and grow.
Membership
Mason (32°, Shriner). Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington and New York).
Connections
Married Caroline Rayfield Bitting, August 31, 1904.
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American -
Religion
Methodist -
Political Party
Republican