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Private George Hobday, A Troop, 7th Cavalry – the Gallant Cook from Kent, England
..displayed conspicuous and gallant conduct in battle, when voluntarily leaving his work as cook, his gallantry was noticed by several officers. On the morning of December 29, 1890, while troopers of 7th Cavalry’s 1st Battalion were manning their posts as … Continue reading
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Medal of Honor Recipient First Sergeant George Loyd, I Troop, 7th Cavalry
for courage, zeal , and attention to duty in action against hostile Sioux Indians at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota, especially after having been severely wounded through the lung. Sergeant George Loyd was one of the most experienced non-commissioned officers … Continue reading
Posted in Award Recipients, Enlisted
Tagged 7th Cavalry, 7th Cavalry Regiment (United States), Big Foot, Cavalry, George Loyd, Lakota, Medal of Honor, Miniconjou, Oglala Lakota, Pine Ridge Agency, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Sioux, Wounded Knee, Wounded Knee Creek, Wounded Knee Massacre
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Sam Russell
Army at Wounded Knee 