Tom Horn

American scout and soldier

Tom Horn - American scout and soldier
Born

None
None years ago

Died

November 20th, 1903
121 years ago — None years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

United States

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Worked as a scout and a hired gun in the American West. Served as a soldier during the Spanish-American War. Gained employment with the U.S. Army as a scout and was involved in law enforcement. The career included claims of tracking and hunting outlaws and Apaches. His life ended with a controversial trial and execution for murder in Wyoming.

Worked as a scout during the Spanish-American War

Served in various law enforcement capacities

Executed for murder after a controversial trial

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