COMMANDER // 1834–1898
Frederick W. Benteen
brigadier generalUnited States2 battles2 wars
Lifespan
1834 – 1898
Active service 1876–1877 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 42.
Profile
Frederick William Benteen was a military officer who first fought during the American Civil War. He was appointed to commanding ranks during the Indian Campaigns and Great Sioux War against the Lakota and Northern Cheyenne. Benteen is best known for being in command of a battalion of the 7th U. S. Cavalry at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in late June, 1876.
Battles (2)
1876
Battle of the Little BighornGreat Sioux War of 1876 · Crow scouts
1877
Battle of Canyon CreekNez Perce War · United States