Frederick Benteen

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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