Lyman W.V. Kennon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Army officer
Date of Birth: 02-Sep-1858
Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Date of Death: 09-Sep-1918
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Lyman W.V. Kennon
- Lyman Walter Vere Kennon (September 2, 1858 – September 9, 1918) was a career United States military officer in active service from 1881 to 1918, attaining the rank of brigadier general.
- During the Spanish–American War Kennon was in command of Company "E" 6th Infantry Regiment and was cited for bravery at San Juan Hill.
- He was most recognized for his 1903–1905 work with the Corps of Engineers to lead the building of the Benguet Road, a mountain highway in the Philippines linking Rosario, La Union and the lowland areas to Baguio City.
- During World War I, he commanded the military training facility at Camp Greene, North Carolina; the 171st Infantry, Brigade, Camp Grant, Illinois, and then the 86th Division, Camp Grant, Illinois.
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