This Week in Little Bighorn History

Anton SeibelderĀ died at the Soldiersā€™ Home in Washington, D.C., onĀ October 18, 1913,Ā and was buried in theĀ National CemeteryĀ there. He was a Private in Company A who participated in the valley and hilltop fights during the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

Michael Reagan, who was also known as John Desmond, was born on October 19, 1834, in Queenstown, Cobb County, Ireland. He was a Private in Company K who was not present at the battle due to detached service at Powder River.

Samuel Frederick Staples was born on October 19, 1849 in East Douglas, Massachusetts. He was a Corporal in Company I who was killed with Custerā€™s Column.

Frank LambertinĀ died on October 20, 1913, in Prescott, Yavapai County Arizona, and was buried inĀ Citizens CemeteryĀ there. He was a Private in Company H who was not present at the battle due to illness.

James Augusta Abos died on October 20, 1925, in the Bronx, New York, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery there.

George Kelley died on October 21, 1922, in Leavenworth, Kansas, and was buried in the National Cemetery there. He was a Private in Company H who was not present at the battle due to detached service.

Jacob Huff was born on October 22, 1850, in Zweibrucken, Bavaria, Germany. He was a Private in the Band, so he was not present at the battle.

Edmond BurlisĀ died in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 22, 1924, and he was buried in theĀ Park Lawn CemeteryĀ in Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri.Ā He was a Private in the Band, so he was not present at the battle.

Henry Charles Weihe, who was also known as Charles White, died of heart disease on October 23, 1906, at Fort Meade, South Dakota, and was buried in theĀ Old Post CemeteryĀ there. He was a Sergeant in Company M who participated in the valley and hilltop fights and was wounded.

Thomas Joseph Callan

Thomas Joseph CallanĀ (left) was awarded theĀ Medal of HonorĀ on October 24, 1898, for his actions during the battle. He was a Private in Company B who traveled with the pack train and participated in the hilltop fight.

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