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Post by joewiggs on Oct 29, 2011 10:41:30 GMT -5
The Indians spoke of one soldier who impressed them mightily with his martial prowess. The identity of this man is unknown and, it is doubtful if the mystery will ever be resolved. I believe certain "hints" can be gleaned through careful and persistent digging into the "facts" that are known to us. What do you think?
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Post by whitebull on Oct 29, 2011 18:22:19 GMT -5
I believe the man was Keogh. The Indians talked about one soldier who kept turning his horse to cover his men in their retreat. Keogh was still mounted when he fell because one wound he received (in the knee I think) matched the same location of a wound his horse got. This shows that he was mounted when he went down I believe.
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Post by stumblingbear on Nov 4, 2011 18:05:03 GMT -5
I wish there was some brave person that we could admire as the "bravest" but, I just don't believe it happened. After the battle, many Indians were hesitant to admit their involvement. They also wanted to give praise whenever possible to make their questioners happy. To me, that began the birth of this story.
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Post by joewiggs on Jun 23, 2012 15:37:31 GMT -5
Surprisingly, my vote goes for Dr. DeWolf! for the longest time I thought it was either Keogh or Harrington. Ultimately, I discovered a source which revealed the names pf three warriors who were part of the group that followed Reno's "charge." They spoke of a soldier who constantly swirled around on his mount and fire at the pursuing Indians.
Eventually this "fighter" reached and ascended the bluffs (partially) when he was killed just before reaching the summit by warriors who were already on top of the bluff.
the slain trooper was alleged to have strange "instruments" on his person that could have been perceived as those of a physician!
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