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	Brigadier General Philip Kearney Title Brigadier General Philip Kearney Item ID P0132_KEARNEY Description Born into a wealthy New York family, Kearny fought with the Chasseur's d' Afrique and earned the Legion of Honor from France. He lost an arm fighting Mexico at Churubusco, yet fought with Napoleon's army in Italy, and was distinguished for service at Magenta and Solferino. He began his Civil War career as a brigadier general and was promoted to major general in 1862. Kearny fought at Williamsburg, Seven Pines, during the Seven Days, and at the Second Bull Run. He died on the battlefield at Chantilly, Virginia. Kearny devised the Kearny patch to identify the men of his division. After his death the Union Army developed his idea into a system of corps badges for all federal troops. Subject Generals--United States--Portraits United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Portraits Creator Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries Time period 1860s (1860-1869) Format of Original Carte de Visite Digital Format JP2000 Resolution 600 ppi Owning Institution Indiana Historical Society Source Collection Name Civil War Generals Cartes de Visite Source Collection Number P0132 Digital Collection Name Civil War Materials Digital Collection Number DC008 Notes 0000.0542 Copyright Notice Digital Image © 2011 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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