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Benjamin Harrison Cheever, Jr. (June 7, 1850 - October 21, 1930) was a US Army officer who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Indian Wars. He was born in Washington, D.C. Cheever was appointed a second lieutenant in August 1876, and was promoted to first lieutenant in December 1881. He was promoted to Captain in March 1893, and became Inspector General of US Volunteers during the Spanish-American War, serving in the Philippines. After the war, he was appointed a major in the 8th US Cavalry, but returned to his old regiment a few months later. He eventually retired in 1910 with the rank of colonel.

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  • Benjamin Harrison Cheever, Jr. (June 7, 1850 - October 21, 1930) was a US Army officer who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Indian Wars. He was born in Washington, D.C. Cheever was appointed a second lieutenant in August 1876, and was promoted to first lieutenant in December 1881. He was promoted to Captain in March 1893, and became Inspector General of US Volunteers during the Spanish-American War, serving in the Philippines. After the war, he was appointed a major in the 8th US Cavalry, but returned to his old regiment a few months later. He eventually retired in 1910 with the rank of colonel.
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  • Benjamin Harrison Cheever, Jr. (June 7, 1850 - October 21, 1930) was a US Army officer who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Indian Wars. He was born in Washington, D.C. Cheever was appointed a second lieutenant in August 1876, and was promoted to first lieutenant in December 1881. He was promoted to Captain in March 1893, and became Inspector General of US Volunteers during the Spanish-American War, serving in the Philippines. After the war, he was appointed a major in the 8th US Cavalry, but returned to his old regiment a few months later. He eventually retired in 1910 with the rank of colonel. Cheever died in Ventnor City, New Jersey and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
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