Herbert Jermain Slocum
Herbert Jermain Slocum (April 25, 1855 - March 29, 1928) was in charge of the 13th Cavalry Regiment during the Battle of Columbus, New Mexico in 1916 where Pancho Villa burned several buildings in Columbus, New Mexico, stole weapons and horses and killed 18 Americans.
Herbert Jermain Slocum | |
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Slocum 1915 | |
| Born | April 25, 1855 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Died | March 29, 1928 (aged 72) Washington, DC |
| Years of service | 1876 - 1919 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held | 13th Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Columbus, New Mexico |
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