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Graduated LAST in his class in 1863.
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George Armstrong Custer's education?
Custer was a graduate of the Military Academy at West Point.
Where did George A. Custer get his formal military training?
He was a West Point graduate. The term Point Man may have originated at the academy, come to think of it!
Who are some famous people who were last in their class at West Point?
General George Edward Pickett, class of 1846, famous for his charge at Gettysburg and General George Armstrong Custer, Class of 1861, famous for his ignorance at the Little Bighorn.Also, from the USMA website, George S. Patton, one of the greatest leaders during World War II, took 5 years to graduate West Point (when only 4 was allowed), was the 'goat' (last) of his graduating class, and who's statue at West Point faces the library, a place, it's said, he never visited during his tenure there.
Did George Armstrong Custer die in the Black Hills War?
The Great Sioux War of 1876 was also known as the Black Hills War.Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer died in the Battle of the Little Big Horn aka Custer's Last Stand aka Massacre at Greasy Grass, one of the battles of the Great Sioux War of 1876.
Why is General George A Custer famous?
George Armstrong Custer is known as a civil war commander and the commander of Ft. Lincoln. He was killed in the battle of Little Big Horn. At one point it was thought he might run for president.
Youngest brigadier general of the US Army was?
George Armstrong Custer became the youngest brigadier general in the Union army. Despite having no direct command experience, he became the youngest brigadier general in the UnionArmy at age 23 during the US Civil War. Custer was a West Point graduate and was present at General Lee's surrender at Appomattox. He was killed years after the war by a Native American attack on his troop in the West.
Who was General Custer?
George Armstrong Custer was the Boy General of the Civil War. A West Point Cadet when the war began, he was a dashing and flamboyant Major General when the war ended. Reverted back to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, he served in the Indian Wars with a checkered record. He was doubtless a man of great personal courage, a poor tactician, and became an American Hero when he lost his command to the Sioux, Cheyenne and Arapahoe at the Battle of Little Big Horn. Yellow Hair, the Golden Boy General died with much of his US 7th Cavalry on 25 June 1876.
Where is Custer buried?
West Point
What are the map coordinates of the site of Custer?
The site of Custer's Last Stand, also known as the Battle of Little Bighorn, is located near Crow Agency, Montana in the United States. The map coordinates for the site are approximately 45.5900° N latitude and 107.3820° W longitude.
What famous general commanded the seventh Michigan Cavalry?
The 7th Michigan Cavalry was commanded by George Armstrong Custer. The 7th was part of the combined Michigan Cavalry known as the Michigan Brigade and nicknamed the Wolverines. They served with distinction at Gettysburg and many major battles until the end of the Civil War, at which point they were disbanded.
Who became youngest American general at age 23?
That would be George Armstrong Custer, graduated last in his class at West Point, and best remembered for his disastrous defeat at the Little Bighorn. He was promoted from captain to Brigadier General of Volunteers 3 days before the Battle of Gettysburg, despite having no direct experience in command.
Did George g Meade graduate from west point?
well, I'm not so sure but I'm going to say no
