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COMMANDER // 1807–1892

White Bird

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Lifespan

1807 – 1892

182518501875Nez Perce War · 1877Battle of Bear Paw — September 30, 1877 · Nez Perce · Nez Perce WarBattle of Camas Creek — August 20, 1877 · Nez Perce · Nez Perce WarBattle of Cottonwood — July 3, 1877 · Nez Perce · Nez Perce WarBattle of White Bird Canyon — June 17, 1877 · Nez Perce · Nez Perce War

Active service 1877 — 4 battles across 1 war; first command at age 70.

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Battles (4)

Last verified June 2026
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