Custer's Last Stand Historical Facts
General George Armstrong Custer 1839-1876
Was famous as a Civil War General of Cavalry
From 1866 to 1867 Indian ? of Miles A. Crook
His quarters Fort Lincoln
1873 detailed to guard the Northern Pacific
1876 Sheridan directed General Crook to lead a Calvary from the South against Village of Chief Crazy Horse
There are three pages of notes.
The last note was after the Massacre the troops under Terry and Crook drove the Indians to their reservation but not one of Custer's men was left.
The facts compiled by Frank Dunnigan came from Stand and Reference Work Vol. III. Dated October, 1963.
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