June 11

Evert Horn was born on June 11, 1585, into a noble Swedish family with a martial tradition. He advanced rapidly in the royal army, earning distinction for his courage and tactical acumen. During the Polish–Swedish War, Horn led troops in several key battles, helping to secure Swedish positions along the Baltic coast. As Governor-General of Livonia, he organized defenses against Polish–Lithuanian forces and reinforced fortress towns. His efforts contributed to the consolidation of Sweden's Baltic dominion under King Gustavus Adolphus. Horn's promising career was tragically cut short when he died from battle wounds in 1615, cementing his reputation as a gallant leader.

Born into a Jacobite family in 1696, James Francis Edward Keith fled to continental Europe after the failed uprising in Scotland. He joined the Prussian army and quickly rose through the ranks thanks to his tactical skill and personal bravery. Promoted to field marshal, Keith played a crucial role in major battles such as Breslau and Leuthen. His leadership earned the admiration of Frederick the Great, who relied on him for key strategic decisions. He was killed in action at the Battle of Hochkirch in 1758, cementing his reputation as one of Prussia’s most capable commanders.

Joseph Warren was born in 1741 in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and trained as a physician. He became an outspoken advocate for colonial rights, delivering the funeral oration for the Boston Massacre victims, which galvanized public opinion against British rule. Elected president of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress, Warren helped organize the colonial militia in 1775. Though commissioned as a major general, he chose to serve as a private soldier at the Battle of Bunker Hill, where he was killed in action. Warren’s leadership and martyrdom made him a lasting symbol of American resistance and sacrifice.

James F. Schenck (1807–1882) was an officer in the United States Navy who achieved the rank of Rear Admiral. After graduating from the Naval School, he served in various squadrons, including the West Indies and Mediterranean. During the American Civil War, Schenck commanded blockading forces along the Atlantic coast, disrupting Confederate supply lines. Following the war, he held important administrative and training positions, contributing to naval reforms. His leadership and expertise in maritime operations earned him lasting respect among his contemporaries.

William Louis Marshall was an American Army officer and engineer born in 1846. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he dedicated his career to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As Chief of Engineers from 1908 to 1910, Marshall oversaw major river and harbor improvement projects across the United States, shaping modern waterway management and flood control. He retired with the rank of brigadier general and continued consulting on engineering matters until his death in 1920. Throughout his career, his innovations and leadership left a lasting impact on civil engineering and national infrastructure.