Fighting Indians Of The Old West-Cavalry.

These Cavalry man fought Indians through out the United States, your family stories may have been about an ancestor fighting Indians in the old west, he may be on this list? The information here will be Rank, Regiment, company, and the Campaigns or engagements he was In. All these men were Officers I have no information on the lower ranks. If you have any questions about this page or any other pages at this site, you can write to me at the following: dsegelquist1@cox.net

Note. This information comes from The Library of Congress.

Important note. Most all these men were in the Civil War, and many of these men were in other Indian battles. If you would like to know more write to me at the above address.

1. Brevet Lieut. Col. Frederick W. Benteen, captain in the Seventh Regiment United States Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious conduct in an engagement with hostile Indians on the Saline River, Kansas, August 13, 1868, to date from August 13, 1868.

2. Brevet Lieut. Col. Louis H. Carpenter, captain in the Tenth Regiment United States Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services in the engagement with Indians on Beaver Creek, Kansas, October 18, 1868, to date from October 18, 1868.

3. Brevet Lieut. Col. Albert Barnitz, captain in the Seventh Regiment United States Cavalry, for distinguished gallantry at the battle of the Washita, Indian Territory, November 27, 1868, in which engagement he was severely wounded, to date from November 27, 1868.

4. Bvt. Lieut. Col. Andrew W. Eavans, major in the Third Regiment United States Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services resulting in the capture and destruction of a Comanche Indian village at the western base of the Wichita Mountains, December 25, 1868, to date from December 25, 1868.

5. Bvt. Lieut. Col. Andrew J. McGonnigle, captain and assistant quartermaster, United States Army, for meritorious services during the Indian campaign, to date from February 11, 1869.

6. Bvt. Lieut. Col. David Perry, captain in the First Regiment United States Cavalry, for gallantry in an engagement with a large band of Indians on the Malheur River, Oregon, April 5, 1868, to date from April 5, 1868.

7. Bvt. Lieut. Col. William Redwood Price, major in the Eighth Regiment United States Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious services in an engagement with Indians in the vicinity of Walkers Springs, in the aquarious range, Arizona Territory, on the 10th and 13th of December, 1868, to date from December 10, 1868.

8. Bvt. Lieut. Col. Eugene M. Baker, captain in the First Regiment United States Cavalry, for zeal and energy while in command of troops operating against hostile Indians in 1866, 1867, and 1868, to date from December 1, 1868.

9. Bvt. Maj. David Perry, captain in the First Regiment United States Cavalry, for gallantry in an engagement with a large band of Indians on the Owyhee (Indians) River, Indian Territory, December 26, 1866, to date from December 26, 1866.

10. Bvt. Maj. James C. Hunt, captain in the First Regiment United States Cavalry, for gallantry in an engagement with a band of Indians at Steens Mountain, Oregon, January 29, 1867, to date from January 29, 1867.

11. Bvt. Maj. William R. Purnell, first lieutenant in the First Regiment United States Cavalry, for conspicuous gallantry in charging a large band of Indians strongly fortified in the Infernal Caverns, Pitt River, California, September 26, 1867, to date from September 26, 1867.

12. Capt. William Kelly, of the Eighth Regiment United States Cavalry, for gallantry in an engagement with a large band of Indians on Malheur River, Oregon, April 5, 1868, to date from April 5, 1868.

13. Capt. George W. Graham, of the Tenth Regiment United States Cavalry, for gallant and meritorious service at the affair with Indians on Big Sandy, Colorado Territory, September 17, 1868, to date from September 17, 1868.

14. First Lieut. Alexander H. Stanton, of the First Regiment United States Cavalry, for gallantry in an engagement with a large band of Indians on Malheur River, Oregon, April 5, 1868, to date from April 5, 1868.

15. First Lieut. John F. Small, of the First Regiment United States Cavalry, for gallantry in charging a band of Indians, killing and capturing more of the enemy than he had men, on Silver Lake, Oregon, September 8, 1867, to date from September 8, 1867.

16. John Madigan, late first lieutenant in the First Regiment United States Cavalry, for conspicuous gallantry in charging a large band of Indians strongly fortified in the Infernal Caverns, Pitt River, California, where killed, to date from September 27, 1867.

17. Bvt. Col. William H. Brown, captain, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant and distinguished conduct in action with Delches band of Apaches in the Matazal Mountains, Arizona Territory, to date from October 30, 1873.

18. Bvt. Lieut. Col. James Burns, captain, Fifth Cavalry, for distinguished services in the campaign against the Apache Mojaves, to date from December 7, 1873.

19. Bvt. Lieut. Col. John B. Babcock, first lieutenant, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct in the engagement at Four Peaks, Arizona Territory, to date from January 16, 1874.

20. Bvt. Maj. John M. Hamilton, captain, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct in the campaign against the San Carlos Apaches, to date from April 17, 1874.

21. Bvt. Maj. Walter S. Schuyler, second lieutenant, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct at Four Peaks, Arizona Territory, to date from May 14, 1874.

22. Bvt. Capt. Alfred B. Bache, first lieutenant, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant conduct in action near Apache Creek, Arizona Territory, to date from April 1, 1874.

23. Bvt. Capt. Earl D. Thomas, first lieutenant, Fifth Cavalry, for distinguished services in the campaign against the Hulpai Indians, to date from April 4, 1874.

24. Bvt. Capt. Walter S. Schuyler, second lieutenant, Fifth Cavalry, for gallantry in action at Salt River, Arizona Territory, to date from April 28, 1874.

25. First Lieut. Bernard Reilly, jr., Fifth Cavalry, for gallantry in action at Apache Creek, Arizona Territory, to date from April, 1874.

26. First Lieut. Charles King, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant and distinguished services in action against Indians near Diamond Butte, Arizona Territory, to date from May 21, 1874.

27. Second Lieut. Edwin P. Eckerson, Fifth Cavalry, for gallantry in action with Delches band of Apaches in the Matazal Mountains, Arizona Territory, to date from October 30, 1873.

28. Second Lieut. Robert London, Fifth Cavalry, for gallant and distinguished services in the campaign against the San Carlos Indians, to date from April 3, 1874.

29. Bvt. Col. John Green, major, First Cavalry, for distinguished conduct and public service and gallant bearing in presence of the enemy during the Modoc war, to date from June 1, 1873, the date of the capture of the Modoc chief, Captain Jack.

30. Second Lieutenant A. Liebschutz, of the Ninth Kansas Cavalry, for meritorious services, and for wounds received in the battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, to date from March 13, 1865.