Kearny, Philip
- Bio:
- In 1860, Kearny was in Italy, when news of war at home caused him to cut his time short. He was appointed a brigadier general in May 1861. He served throughout the Peninsula campaign before he was promoted major general in July 1862. On September 1, 1862, in Chantilly, Virginia, Kearny was killed in action against Confederate forces under Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.
- Rank:
- Major General