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Irish Immigrant Sergeant Robert H. Nettles, E Troop, 7th Cavalry – Killed in Action
Troop “E” 7th Cavalry was deployed in skirmish line along the north side of a ravine from a pocket in which they were endeavoring to drive several Indians who were good shots and doing great injury to the men who … Continue reading
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2nd Infantry at the Pine Ridge Agency
The first fire of the hostiles was delivered at the Indian police, and by the time we had gotten to their assistance the firing had ceased and the Indians were circling around on their horses beyond rifle-fire. As a follow … Continue reading
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Tagged 2nd Infantry Regiment, Battle of Wounded Knee, Big Foot, Department of the Platte, ghost dance, Lakota, Oglala Lakota, Pine Ridge, Pine Ridge Agency, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Sioux, Wounded Knee, Wounded Knee Creek, Wounded Knee Massacre
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Investigation of Acts of Gallantry, Heroism, or Fortitude
The recommendations for brevets or for honorable mention for such field officers is, in the opinion of the department commander, an insult to the memory of the dead, as well as to the brave men living. –Major General Nelson A. … Continue reading
Posted in Award Recipients, Officers, Official Reports, Wounded Knee Investigation
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Sam Russell
Army at Wounded Knee 