RattlesnakeJack;
Thanks for the warm welcome! I am very happy to have become a member of this fine organization.
My wife, Boss Lady SASS#8032L, wanted to make me a very special dress outfit for the 2006 Convention. I suggested the day uniform of a Lt.-Colonel of the 7th. Calvary, as i wanted to honor, one of the 2 Canadians, both officers, that died at the Little Bighorn on June 25,1876.
I am quoting his Brief biograhpy from the book: "With Custer At The Little Bighorn" by William O. Taylor.
Quote:
First Lieutenant William W. Cooke, of Hamilton, Canada,.
Served as Lieutenant in the 24th. New York Cavalry during the Civil War and for gallant
service received three brevet ranks: Captain, Major, Lieutenant-Colonel, mustered out
June 25, 1866 and apppointed 1st. Lieutenant July 31st, 1867. He was Regimental Adjt.
of the Seventh Cavalry from 1871 until his death June 25, 1876. His remains were brought
back the following year, 1877 and were buried at Hamilton, Canada where a Grand Army Post
was named after him.
Unquote.
If anyone has anty further information, I would like to obtain it.
I would also like to know if there are insignia that shows his brevet ranks
& if they would have been worn on his uniform? As Regimental Adjt. is there
an insignia, or sash designating that position? I wish to wear all the appropriate
medals, that this officer was entitled to wear. I already have a Civil War Campaign Medal (reproduction)
& would like to know if he would have received an Indian Wars Campaign Medal?
I would really appreciate any expertise that can be directed to me, as this a new
& exciting direction for me.
I did serve in the Canadian Grenadier Guards 1963-65 & am currently an Ordinary member of
The Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 329, Tottenham, Ontario.
I have posted a picture & it's Microsoft Word, as it was scanned into our computer.
I hope it can bbe opened!