Tag Archives: 7th Cavalry Regiment (United States)
Captain Winfield Scott Edgerly, Commander, G Troop, 7th Cavalry
Several of these Indians were wounded, and I had my dressers care for the wounds dressing a child’s wound myself. Captain Winfield Scott Edgerly was forty-four years old at Wounded Knee. He joined the 7th cavalry two decades earlier after … Continue reading
Sergeant William Grafton Austin, E Troop, 7th Cavalry – Conspicuous Gallantry
He displayed great bravery in crossing the ravine under a hot fire and maintained his position there until his troop was withdrawn at the time the Hotchkiss gun was put in position. –Lieutenant Sedgwick Rice Sergeant William G. Austin had … Continue reading
Setting the Record Straight Regarding H. R. 3467 Remove the Stain Act
The Honorable Adam Smith, ChairmanThe Honorable Mac Thornberry, Ranking MemberHouse Armed Services CommitteeU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, DC 20515 Dear Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Thornberry: I am writing you regarding H. R. 3467 “Remove the Stain Act,” to implore the … Continue reading
Sam Russell
