Henry Armstrong Reed | |
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Nickname(s) | Autie |
Born | Monroe, Michigan | April 27, 1858
Died | June 25, 1876 Little Bighorn, Montana | (aged 18)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | May 10 – June 25, 1876 |
Unit | 7th Cavalry Regiment |
Battles / wars | Great Sioux War of 1876–77 |
Henry Armstrong Reed (April 27, 1858 – June 25, 1876) was the nephew of George Armstrong Custer, Thomas Custer, and Boston Custer. Although not an official soldier, he was killed along with them at the Battle of the Little Bighorn at the age of 18.