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John Henry Patterson
John Henry Patterson may refer to: * John Henry Patterson (author) (1867–1947), Anglo-Irish soldier who wrote ''The Man-Eaters of Tsavo'' which was made into the film ''The Ghost and the Darkness'' in 1996 * John Henry Patterson (NCR owner) John Henry Patterson (December 13, 1844May 7, 1922) was an American industrialist and founder of the National Cash Register Company. He was a businessperson and salesperson. He headed relief efforts after the 1913 Dayton flood, and successfully ... (1844–1922), founder and first owner of the National Cash Register Company * John Henry Patterson (Medal of Honor) (1843–1920), Union soldier during the American Civil War and recipient of the Medal of Honor See also * John Patterson (other) {{hndis, name=Patterson, John Henry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Henry Patterson (author)
Lieutenant colonel (United Kingdom), Lieutenant-Colonel John Henry Patterson (10 November 1867 – 18 June 1947) was a British Army officer, hunter, and author best known for his book ''The Man-eaters of Tsavo'' (1907), which details Patterson's experiences during the construction of a railway bridge over the Tsavo River in the East Africa Protectorate from 1898 to 1899. The book went on to inspire three films: ''Bwana Devil'' (1952), ''Killers of Kilimanjaro'' (1959), and ''The Ghost and the Darkness'' (1996). During World War I, Patterson served as the commander of the Jewish Legion, which has been described as the first precursor to the Israel Defense Forces. Biography Youth and Army service Patterson was born in 1867 in Forgney, Ballymahon, County Longford, Ireland, to a Protestant father and Roman Catholic mother. He joined the British Army in 1885 at the age of seventeen and eventually attained the rank of Lieutenant-colonel (British Army), Lieutenant-Colonel and w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Henry Patterson (NCR Owner)
John Henry Patterson (December 13, 1844May 7, 1922) was an American industrialist and founder of the National Cash Register Company. He was a businessperson and salesperson. He headed relief efforts after the 1913 Dayton flood, and successfully promoted the city manager form of government. Early years John Henry Patterson was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1844. He spent his childhood working on the family farm and in his father's sawmills. He served in the 131st Ohio Volunteers in 1862. Richardson, James P. "Kappa Kappa Kappa One Hundred Years" (1942) pp 151. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1867 where he was a member of Kappa Kappa Kappa Fraternity (now Kappa Pi Kappa) After college, he worked as a canal toll collector until 1870. That year, he began managing the Southern Ohio Coal and Iron Company. He became an investor in the National Manufacturing Company in 1882, buying it out with his brother by 1884 to form National Cash Register Company. Pioneering business practic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Henry Patterson (Medal Of Honor)
John Henry Patterson (February 10, 1843 – October 5, 1920) was a Union officer during the American Civil War and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for courage under fire at the Battle of the Wilderness. Biography Patterson was born in Selkirk, New York and was commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the newly created 11th Infantry Regiment in May 1861. On May 5, 1864, under heavy fire from Confederate forces, Patterson left cover to rescue a wounded officer, who was in danger of both capture and death, as the forest near where he had fallen had caught fire during the battle. Patterson picked up the officer and carried him several hundred yards to safety. Patterson remained in the Regular Army after the war. He rose through the officer ranks and became the commanding officer of the 20th Infantry Regiment on 28 September 1898. At the same time, he was promoted to Brigadier General in the U.S. Volunteers and held that position until he was promoted to Brigadier General in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
