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Captain Henry James Nowlan, Commander, I Troop 7th Cavalry—Gallant Service
Don’t fire, let them go, they are squaws…. Here come the bucks; give it to them! At the age of fifty-three–fifty-four according to British records–Captain Henry James Nowlan was the oldest of the 7th Cavalry officers, save that of Colonel … 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displayed great bravery in crossing the ravine under a hot fire and maintained his position there until his troop was withdrawn at the time the Hotchkiss gun was put in position.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
I Troop, 7th Cavalry Regiment Muster Roll
Muster Roll of Captain Henry J. Nowlan’s Troop I of the Seventh Regiment of Cavalry, Army of the United States, (Colonel James W. Forsyth,) from the 31st day of October, 1890 to the 31st day of December, 1890. [Names in bold are … Continue reading
Sam Russell
