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78 Blizzard Outlasts 1888 Storm in March Tale
The Telegraph recounts the March 1878 blizzard that overwhelmed Red Cloud and its plains, detailing James McDermot and fellow soldier Gilbert Roycrooft's perilous drift. McDermot, stranded eight days after exiting camp, endured wolves, freezing injuries, and hunger before rescue. He later had both legs amputated. Roycroort remained missing.
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Telegraph
Joseph B. Gossage
McDermot
James McDermot
Gilbert S. Roycrooft
Red Cloud
Camp Robinson
Sidney
McDermott
Roycroort
Little Valley
Baker
North Platte Bridge
Munn
Ireland
Co. C
14Th U. S. Infantry
Camp Carlin