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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 Jr. Enlisted, Nov. 16, 1914, in Troop A, Squadron A Cavalry, New York City. Served with Troop A, Squadron A Cavalry, on the Mexican Border, June - December 1916. Served with Headquarters Troop then returned to Troop A , 1917.
Mar 2, 2024 · Herbert Jermain Slocum of Ohio. Appointed from Illinois, Cadet, United States Military Academy, 1 July 1872 to 22 June 1876. Second Lieutenant, 25th Infantry, 21 June 1875. Transferred to 2nd Cavalry, 18 August 1876. Transferred to 7th Cavalry, 20 September 1876.
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.
May 2, 2015 · 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.
- Florence Allingon Slocum
The commander of the 13th Cavalry was Colonel Herbert Jermain Slocum. He had been advised the day before, from three conflicting reports from Mexican sources, that Villa and his soldiers were on the move, possibly against Columbus.
Description. This picture shows Colonel H.J. Slocum, the commanding officer of the 13th Calvary Regiment in Columbus, New Mexico. Col. Slocum is the focus of the image. He is dressed in uniform and hat and holds a cigar. To his right, the rear of a motorcycle is shown. In the background there are various wood buildings.
