Howard B. Cushing
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Howard Bass Cushing (August 22, 1838āMay 5, 1871) was an American soldier during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars, who was killed by the Apache during a campaign in Arizona Territory.[1] Cushing was five foot, seven inches tall and described as "spare, sinewy, and active as a cat" with "keen gray or bluish green eyes." His physical stature and reputation as an Indian fighter made him renowned throughout the young American southwest immediately following the end of the Civil War.[2]
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Howard Bass Cushing | |
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Born | (1838-08-22)August 22, 1838 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Died | May 5, 1871(1871-05-05) (aged 32) Whetstone Mountains, Arizona Territory |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1861ā1871 |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | American Civil War Indian Wars |
Relations | Alonzo Cushing (brother) William B. Cushing (brother) |
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