Alone and Unknown: Custer's Unidentified Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery is not the only grave in America that houses unidentified military remains. All we know about this Soldier is that he was killed along the Little Bighorn River. Learn the story behind the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Garryowen, Montana.

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Timestamps/Chapters:
0:00 "Here Rests in Honored Glory..."
1:00 The Valley Fight
3:05 Rediscovery

Music:
Pride by Kevin MacLeod

[bluesky]

Remarkable...I had no idea. The photo of the Native American and US Cavalry combatants shaking hands 50 years later is among the most amazing photos I've seen. So surprising it isn't better known.

[racketyjack]

A compassionate, sensitive telling of this soldier's death and recovery. Your respect shows sir.

[Ammo]

One of my very distant cousins emigrated from the UK and joined the American 7th Cavalry; he was in Company L when he fell the Little Big Horn. An excellent presentation, I've been to that memorial a few times, and I can remember that little gift shop and store.

[charleslarson]

Somber, humbling, respectful.
Thank you.

[kevinlittleton]

Been there. In the store and museum. Saw the battlefield. Saluted the unknown soldier at the tomb. Still makes me tear up.

[mikepulis]

In 2006 I was part of a group that participated in the re enactment of the battle as a mounted trooper.
We actually rode for the Crow Indians on the Little Big Horn.
Part of our overall time was a horseback ride split into two days that started East of the Crows Nest and down to the battlefield.
Great adventure!

[vincentstella]

A respectful and fitting tribute to a fellow soldier. Well done and thank you for posting.

[AirborneSkier]

You have done America a great service with your thoughtful tribute, paying honor and respect to all who fought and those who perished on that dusty Montana slope.

[WyomingTraveler]

An excellent tribute to many of our unknowns

[coachbill]

I've been to Little Big Horn. It's harrowing and beautiful at the same time.

[cfodickseaven]

As i watched this video on Memorial Day 2024 it reminds me of not only of a Custer Trooper who was MIA for 50 yrs but 1, 000s of other US servicemen who have served and are still MIA… lost and only known to God.

RIP to this 7th Cav. Trooper and too all who have served our country and made the supreme sacrifice for freedom.

[davidabney]

What a great video this is. For years, PC people have dishonored our brave soldiers under the command of General Custer at Little Big Horn. Until this video was posted I was unaware of the "Unknown Soldier's" grave at Big Horn. May he rest-in-peace, his last moments of life were a "nightmare" that no human should endure. I'm so thankful for this video that Honore this unknown soldier. Most of our boys were just very young men, some teenagers.Damn, what they went through that fateful day! General Custer underestimated the number of Indian warriors, underestimated the bravery of these Indian warriors, and underestimated the Indian leadership present that awful day. General Custer was a leader who led from the front, and did not suffer any subordinates that did not lead. Custer and his two brothers and all of his command (minus Benteen & Reno small units) died fighting. Some of our boys broke, and tried to get away, only to be cutdown. Custer's group around him fought to the end. Always remember that Custer and the 7th Cav was "sent there" by the Commanding General (Terry). Custer did not act on his own. He was following orders from above him.

[guyrobillard]

Rest in peace my brother. God bless you.

[KristopherMelin-li]

It's something that will never cease to amaze me - the popularity (or rather, lack of popularity) of a conflict gets held against the individuals who were doing the job they were assigned. Now, through modern lenses, the Indian Wars are viewed as unjust - much like the war in Southeast Asia that I watched on TV as a kid. To the 18 year old "man" who was ordered to fight, it was his sworn oath to do so. He likely fought and died honorably. He at least deserves the benefit of that assumption.
This was a very respectful telling.
Thank you!

[alanocarlossur]

I wish I had watched this video earlier. I went to the battlefield last summer. I drove past this store (I think) several times. It is closed now, but I would have stopped for this.

[robertwaid]

That was very Well Said n done 👍✅👍 in both aspects Way Out West, the one about the Trooper of the 7th Cavalry? I was thinking 🤔🤔 it was the one recovered from the River in late 1980s or 90s after the flooding n the Massive Grass Fires 🔥🔥 that one Summer? I've been there numerous times, leisurely, n working there on the Interpretive Center, roof. I wasn't aware of that grave site and where it's at. Next time I go I will make a point too visit it. Thank You so Very much. Wyoming, Robert, 🇨🇦🇺🇲🇨🇦🇺🇲🧐🧐🤔🤔👀👀🙏🙏🙏

[redtomcat]

I viewed a second time more closely and got a phone number off of the sign. I will call and get information. Well Done !

[andrewsmithphoto]

This is a sad story. Sad that such a battle happened. Sad that that young mans name is lost to the ages. Sad his tomb sits alone being over taken by weeds.
The one bright side is that some attention has been brought to the story by this video.

[mootpointjones]

Thanks again for an excellent and informative video. Is there a list of those killed and missing in the Major Reno led battle? If I could read it I would at least have read his name.

[jessicae.s.]

I’ve walked it 3 times…It really gets you🥸