Frederick Benteen
American Civil War
- Battle of Wilson's Creek
- Battle of Pea Ridge
- Milliken's Bend
- Battle of Pleasant Hill
- Siege of Vicksburg
- Battle of Westport
- Battle of Mine Creek
Indian Wars
- Battle of the Washita
- Battle of the Little Bighorn
- Battle of Canyon Creek
Frederick William Benteen (August 24, 1834 – June 22, 1898) was a military officer during the American Civil War and then during the Black Hills War against the Lakota and Northern Cheyenne. He is notable for being in command of a battalion (Companies D, H,& K) of the 7th U. S. Cavalry at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Read more about Frederick Benteen: Early Life and Career, 7th Cavalry Service Under Custer, Little Big Horn, Later Activities, Monuments and Memorials
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