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An artists rendering of the ghastly scene found by George A. Custer after the massacre of Lt. Kidder and his detachment of 10 Second Cavalry troopers.

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John Wynn "Black Jack" Davidson, 6th Colonel of the Regiment, from March 20, 1881, until his untimely death barely three months later when his horse slipped on ice during an inspection tour and fell on him. Nicknamed Black Jack for his command of a squadron of the all black 10th Cavalry, he died on June 26th, 1881. Black Jack Pershing would receive his nickname some 30 years after Davidson for service with the same regiment.

Album: Horse Equipments and Cavalry Accoutrements 1885

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Harney May Cordua, Troop A, 2nd US Cavalry, the youngest soldier.

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Harney May Cordua story continued.

This photo by Spencer J. Fisher Photography shows the actual medals presented to General David L. Brainard. Courtesy of Glenn M. Stein, FRGS/copyright 2008.

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