Officers of 7th Infantry Who Fought in Battle of Big Hole
Two photos appeared in the Missoulian Centennial issue. Below are the captions for those photos.
Officers of 7th Infantry Who Fought in Battle of Big Hole
These officers of the 7th Infantry saw action in the Battle of the Big Hole in August of 1877 against the Nez Perce Indians. Three officers were killed in action or died of wounds received and four officers were wounded. (Courtesy of Grant Maclay)
From Old Tintype
This is how W. H. H. Dickinson, early day Missoula postmaster and merchant, appeared in his Civil War uniform. Note the old-time pistol stuck in his belt. The photo is from an old tintype. (Courtesy of Mrs. R. H. Giffin)