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    • George Armstrong Custer

    United States cavalry commander (1839–1876)

    "Custer" redirects here. For other uses, see Custer (disambiguation).

    George Armstrong Custer

    Custer c. 1860-1869

    Born(1839-12-05)December 5, 1839
    New Rumley, Ohio, U.S.
    DiedJune 25, 1876(1876-06-25) (aged 36)
    Little Bighorn, Montana Territory, U.S.
    Buried

    Initially on the Little Bighorn battlefield; later reinterred in West Point Cemetery, (West Point, New York)

    AllegianceUnited States
    Union
    Service / branchUnited States Army
    Union Army
    Years of service1861–1876
    RankLieutenant Colonel, U.S.A.
    Major General, U.S.V.
    CommandsMichigan Cavalry Brigade
    3rd Cavalry Division
    2nd Cavalry Division
    7th Cavalry Regiment
    Battles / wars
    AwardsSee below
    Alma materUnited States Military Academy
    Spouse(s)
    RelationsThomas Custer, brother
    Boston Custer, brother
    James Calhoun, brother-in-law
    Signature

    George Armstrong Custer (Decem