COMMANDER // 1840–1889
Ranald S. Mackenzie
major generalUnited States2 battles2 wars
Lifespan
1840 – 1889
Active service 1874–1876 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 34.
Profile
Ranald Slidell Mackenzie, also called Bad Hand, was a career United States Army officer and general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was described by General Ulysses S. Grant as its most promising young officer. He also served with great distinction in the following Indian Wars.
Battles (2)
1874
Battle of Palo Duro CanyonRed River War · United States
1876
Dull Knife FightGreat Sioux War of 1876 · United States