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Burkman the Custer packer and the Little Big Horn legend
John Burkman, Custer’s trusted caretaker of horses and hounds, recounts his years with the general from Kentucky to the Little Big Horn. He details dogs, horses, camp life, and the fateful 1876 battle, including Custer's temper, his devotion to animals, and Burkman’s own close calls and duty on the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burkman
George Custer
7Th Cavalry
W. H. Banfill
George A. Custer
The
Little Big Horn
Custer
Billings
Railroad’ Depot
Burkman
I. D. O'Donnell
Montana
O'Donnell
Mr. O'Donnell
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Col
William Bent
Colorado
New Mexico
Bent
Upper
Arkansas River
Platte River
Fifth
Missouri Volunteers
Wilson Creek
Lyons
Minnesota
Missouri River
St. Paul
Beaver
Seventh Cavalry
Kentucky
Tennessee
Fort Abraham Lincoln
Dakota Territory
Stanley
Yellowstone River
Black Hills
Fort Lincoln
Lulu
Memphis
St. Louis
Yankton
Black
Yellowstone
Pompey’s Pillar
Louisville
Frogtown
Blue Grass
West
Rosebud
Terry
Isaiah Dorman
Lieut
Varnum
Tom Custer
Dorman
Boot Hill
I. D. O’donnell
Yellowstone Valley
Battle of the Little Big Horn
George Armstrong Custer
D. F. Barry