James Calhoun (soldier)
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James Calhoun (August 24, 1845 – June 25, 1876) was a soldier in the United States Army during the American Civil War and the Black Hills War. He was the brother-in-law of George Armstrong Custer and was killed along with Custer in the Battle of the Little Bighorn. His brother-in-law Myles Moylan survived the battle as part of the forces with Major Marcus Reno and Captain Frederick Benteen.
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James Calhoun | |
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Born | (1845-08-24)August 24, 1845 Cincinnati, Ohio |
Died | June 25, 1876(1876-06-25) (aged 30) Little Bighorn, Montana |
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Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1864–1876 |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Unit | 7th U.S. Cavalry |
Battles/wars | |
Relations | George A. Custer, brother-in-law Thomas Custer, brother-in-law Boston Custer, brother-in-law |
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