John R. Brooke Military person

John Rutter (or Ruller) Brooke (July 21, 1838 – September 5, 1926) was a major general in the United States Army during both the American Civil War and the Spanish American War. He served as a military Governor of Puerto Rico and Governor of Cuba.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Brooke John Ruller
Birth date	July 21, 1838
Birth place	Pottstown Pennsylvania
Date of death	September 05, 1926
Place of death	Pennsylvania , Philadelphia
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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Military person

allegiance	Union
military operations	American Civil War Spanish–American War American Indian Wars
military branch	Union Army
military command	Department of the Platte 13th US Infantry 53rd Pennsylvania Infantry
service start	1861
service end	1902