Tag Archives: Department of the Platte
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
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
Lakota Casualties at Wounded Knee
The number of Lakota that were killed as a result of Wounded Knee has remained an unknown question that the Army, reporters, historians, and, perhaps most importantly, the survivors and their relatives have wrestled with since the day of the engagement. … Continue reading
Sam Russell
Army at Wounded Knee 