Benjamin H. Cheever Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetBenjamin H. Cheever Jr.
Recipient of the Medal of Honor
Date of Birth: 07-Jun-1850
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States
Date of Death: 21-Oct-1930
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Benjamin H. Cheever Jr.
- 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 as second lieutenant of the 6th Cavalry Regiment in August 1876, and was promoted to first lieutenant in December 1881.
- He was promoted to Captain in March 1893, and served as an inspector general of US Volunteers during the Spanish-American War, serving in the Philippines.
- In September 1902, he was promoted to major in the 8th Cavalry Regiment, but returned to his old regiment half a year later, and continued serving until his retirement with the rank of lieutenant colonel in 1910.
- He was later advanced to colonel on the retired listCheever died in Ventnor City, New Jersey and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
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