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Reminiscences of Private Andrew Mitchell Flynn, A Troop Medic, 7th Cavalry
There were four or five Indians lying on the ground with their blankets on, supposedly dead. But suddenly a shot was fired and we saw a man drop. Andrew Mitchell Flynn was a twenty-five-year-old Scottish emigrant and a private in … Continue reading
German Immigrant Private Herman Ziegner, E Troop, 7th Cavalry – Conspicuous Bravery
Ziegner distinguished himself by exposing himself to the fire of the Indians and volunteering to go to the support of Capt. Varnum, and there again attracting attention by his coolness and gallantry. –Adjutant General’s Office Private Herman Ziegner was a … Continue reading
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
Sam Russell
Army at Wounded Knee 