Boston Custer
American soldier at the Battle of Little Bighorn
Born in 1848, served in the 7th Cavalry Regiment during the American Indian Wars. Participated in the Battle of Little Bighorn, a significant engagement in 1876. The battle resulted in the defeat of federal troops by Lakota and Cheyenne forces. Custer's actions during this campaign contributed to the broader conflicts between the United States government and Native American tribes.
Served in the 7th Cavalry Regiment
Died in the Battle of Little Bighorn
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