Tag Archives: Cavalry
Private James E. Kelly, I Troop, 7th Cavalry—Dying Words
It is sure death to go down here. For most of the enlisted soldiers killed or mortally wounded in the fighting along the creeks of Wounded Knee and White Clay the only recognition they received was their misspelled names in … Continue reading
Investigation of the White Horse Creek Tragedy
I then called to the captain that it was squaws, and he replied “Don’t kill the squaws.” I said – it is too late, I am afraid they are already killed. –First Sergeant Herman Gunther Three weeks after Wounded Knee an … Continue reading
First Lieutenant Horatio Gates Sickel, Commander, E Troop, 7th Cavalry
…in remaining with a detachment of Troop “E”, 7th Cavalry, in a dangerous and difficult position in order to protect against possible mutilation the bodies of soldiers of his command already killed by the Indians…. –Colonel James W. Forsyth Two … Continue reading