April 6th, 2015 by Siggurdsson
Captain Thomas W. Custer (1845-1876)
Photographer unknown, photo taken c. 1866-1876
(Unless otherwise indicated, all illustrations are courtesy of Wikipedia)
Photographer unknown, photo taken c. 1866-1876
(Unless otherwise indicated, all illustrations are courtesy of Wikipedia)
Today's stroll through history focuses on the American Civil War, and the first man to receive two Medals of Honor for bravery on the battlefield. He was also the younger brother of one of the American military's most renowned officers.