Sergeant Dougherty Medal Gallantry Mention For Little Big Horn Action
Sergeant James Dougherty of the Seventh Cavalry, linked to Custer’s command and the Benteen unit, sought a recommended medal for gallantry at the Little Big Horn. Family papers show his 1872 enlistment, earlier work as a railroad brakeman, and later service as corporal before returning home to Pennsylvania after five years, with possible reenlistment in 1878.
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Custer
James Dougherty
Benteen
Battle of
Little Big Horn
Dougy
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railway
Reno
Een Calvary
M. A. Reno
Washington, D. C
Ceveiey
Solner
Pennarate
Sarre
Agia le
Ag Magee Ih
Ndt
Misnomer on Roosevelt Pass Route In Glacier Region Revealed
Ralph Budd cites U S Geographic Board records from 1920 and 1929 showing the canyon along Glacier National Park’s southern boundary was once labeled Theodore Roosevelt pass. The long narrative recounts Lewis and Clark era exploration, Crow scouts with Reno’s band, Custer battle details, and a 1877 letter noting scouting duties at Standing Rock agency with plans to return home if no work arises.
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Roosevelt Pass
United States Geographic Board
Glacier National Park
Theodore Roosevelt Pass
Budd
John F. Stevens
Canyon
Flathead County
Mont
Maria Wood
Lewis
Reno
Custer
Butte Veteran Billy Neal Linked To African War Tales
The article profiles Butte musician Billy Neal, a veteran long noted in the community for 49 years, linking his life to tales of his service and a 19th century African campaign. It recounts his early days with Captain Billy Hall, his move to the United States, and snippets of his military-era experiences, including Kitchener-era court martial anecdotes and letters from Fort Pembina.
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Butte
Placer
Billy Neal
Billy Hall
Neal
Sey
Downe
Ter
Majubea Hill
Martial
Kitchener
William Neal
Meen
St. George's Barracks
Wer A
Duke of
Ibralter
United States
Pune
Woomake
Howe
Pioneer White recalls 1874 Montana expedition and buffalo stampede
David N. White, Cas cade county pioneer now Sethy, recalls leading a U S Army surveying party to Montana in 1874. The trek included 300 wagons and a buffalo stampede near Sweet Grass hills, Indian interactions, and a five month stay at Fort Buford before returning to Fort Benton.
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David N. White
Cascade County
Sethy
Montana
United States Army
Howevel
Anaconda Cop- Mining Company
Great Falls
Mr. White
Fort Buford
Dakota
Doolittle
Sweet Grass Hills
Fort Peck
Higgins
White
Roy
Helena
Amy
Gros-Ventres
Fort Benton
Civil War Vets in Butte Hold Sparse Meeting
Civil War veterans in Butte gathered for a meeting but failed to reach a quorum as only a few attendees remained. The session was called off with no business conducted and several aging members in attendance.
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Butte
Quorum
Post Area
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Beate
Marias
Glacier
Belton
Ralph Budd
Great Northern
Markensnup
Dougherty
E. Godfrey
Seventh Calvary
Dawsey
Standing Rock Agency
Lincoln
Missouri River
Port Lincoln
West Quartz Street
Arcohoos
Fort Pembina
David White
Army Engineers
Great Northern Bridge
Orr
Billings Polytechnic
Institute
Polytechnic
H. H. Makinson
Simon Hauswirth
Marchion
Maximilien
Mexico
Anecis Sam
Cnel
John F. Reynoldis Ciess
Mae Shelton
South
Idaho Street
Rosalie Adell
J Chance
Gaits
Zora Royer
Bossman
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