Bernard W. Kearney

1889–1976 (age 87)

U.S. Army officer and U.S. Representative

Biography

Bernard W. Kearney combined military leadership with civic responsibility, serving with the New York National Guard and later representing the people of New York in the U.S. House of Representatives while championing veterans' issues.

His colleagues admired the dedication to duty and respectful gravity he brought to public life, and he rests with honor at Arlington National Cemetery.

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