Thomas Custer
Officer ‧ George Armstrong Custer's brother
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Thomas Ward Custer was a United States Army officer and two-time recipient of the Medal of Honor for bravery during the American Civil War. A younger brother of George Armstrong Custer, he served as his aide at the Battle of Little Bighorn against... Wikipedia
Born: March 15, 1845, New Rumley, OH
Died: June 25, 1876 (age 31 years), Little Bighorn River
Place of burial: Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, KS
Siblings: Boston Custer and George Armstrong Custer
Awards: Medal of Honor (twice)
Battles/wars: American Civil War > Battle of Namozine Church; Battle of Sailor's Creek;
Commands held: Company C, 7th U.S. Cavalry
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