Post by joewiggs on Aug 20, 2011 10:09:28 GMT -5
It is not possible to know in what manner certain soldiers specifically encountered final hour. However, there is some evidence that Tom went out in style.
Despite numerous and horrific wounds, Tom was clearly identified by whites and Indians by his prominent tattoos.
White Shield:
"A man supposed to be Custer (George) had a long mustache, but no other hair on his face. He had marks pricked into his skin on the arms above the wrist.
Lying near him was a six-shooter and a saber."
Yellow Nose describes an encounter with a soldier whom he struck in the head with a saber as the soldier attempted to shoot him. He also described this soldier as being very brave.
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Despite numerous and horrific wounds, Tom was clearly identified by whites and Indians by his prominent tattoos.
White Shield:
"A man supposed to be Custer (George) had a long mustache, but no other hair on his face. He had marks pricked into his skin on the arms above the wrist.
Lying near him was a six-shooter and a saber."
Yellow Nose describes an encounter with a soldier whom he struck in the head with a saber as the soldier attempted to shoot him. He also described this soldier as being very brave.
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