Dave Bald Eagle

David Bald Eagle
Waniyetu Opi[1]
A photo of David Bald Eagle in 2003 By Phil Konstantin
A photo of David Bald Eagle in 2003 By Phil Konstantin
Lakota leader
In office
1996–2016
First Chief of the United Indigenous Nations of The Americas[2]
Personal details
Born
David William Beautiful Bald Eagle

(1919-04-08)April 8, 1919
Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, South Dakota
DiedJuly 22, 2016(2016-07-22) (aged 97)[3]
Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, South Dakota
Resting placeBlack Hills National Cemetery
44°22′13″N 103°28′28″W / 44.370389°N 103.474356°W / 44.370389; -103.474356
Spouses
  • Penny Rathburn[4]
  • Josée Kesteman[4]
Relations
Mother tongueLakota
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1936–1944
RankSergeant
Unit
Battles / warsWorld War II:
Awards

David William Bald Eagle (April 8, 1919 – July 22, 2016[3]), also known as Chief David Beautiful Bald Eagle, was a Lakota actor, soldier, stuntman, and musician.

  1. ^ Rooks, David (29 July 2016). "On a Scaffold to His Ancestors: Chief David Beautiful Bald Eagle Walks On". Indian Country Today Media Network.com. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  2. ^ Miller, Steve (17 October 2011). "Chief Beautiful Bald Eagle, 92, shares storied life". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
  3. ^ a b Domonoske, Camila, "David Bald Eagle, Lakota Chief, Musician, Cowboy And Actor, Dies At 97", NPR, 27 July 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d Cite error: The named reference Times was invoked but never defined (see the help page).