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Bloody Knife ( Sioux: Tȟamila Wewe; Arikara: NeesiRAhpát; ca. 1840 – June 25, 1876) was an American Indian who served as a scout and guide for the U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment.
Feb 6, 2020 · Bloody Knife’s story is one of strife and struggle in his youth, but he went on to win fame as the most famous Native American scout to serve the U.S. Army and the favorite scout of George Armstrong Custer, until both were killed at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
In 1868, Bloody Knife enlisted as a scout in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 7th Cavalry. He quickly became George Armstrong Custer's favorite scout. He was insolent toward whites and ridiculed them. He often amused Custer by ridiculing his marksmanship. Custer never got angry and often gave gifts to Bloody Knife.
Bloody Knife (Sioux:Tamena Way Way or Tamina WeWe; Arikara:Nes I Ri Pat or Nee si Ra Pat; ca. 1840 – June 25, 1876) was an American Indian who served as a scout and guide for the U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment.
Jun 23, 2007 · Bloody Knife, about 39, Custer's close friend and interpreter, was hit with a shot that shattered his head and splattered Maj. Marcus Reno with blood and...
Bloody Knife, approximately 1840-1876, Arikara Indians -- Biography, Dakota Indians -- Wars, Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876. Publisher. Bismarck, N.D. : Smoky Water Press. Collection.
Apr 26, 2024 · Bloody Knife was an enemy to his father's people, the Hunkpapa Sioux, and a friend to the U.S. Army and George Custer.
