Gen. Philip Kearny (1815-1862)
Major-General Philip "The One-Armed Devil" Kearny, of Bellegrove, New Jersey
He was one of the most prominent Generals in the Union Army who was killed in action at the Battle of Chantilly. Despite losing an army during the Mexican-American War, he earned a reputation for bravery on the battlefield. He also fought for France during the Franco-Austrian War, becoming the first American citizen to be awarded the Legion of Honor. He is credited with developing the concept of corps badges, a practice later adopted throughout the Union Army. He was married twice, his first marriage ending in divorce. He built a stunning mansion in New Jersey (see images) known as Kearny Castle or Bellegrove and in total he was the father of eight children.
