US Soldier killed at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Pvt McIlhargey was born in Antrim, Ireland. He enlisted into the US Army on November 19, 1867. He was described as 5'5", black hair, brown eyes with a dark complexion. On November 19, 1872, after reenlisting, McIlhargey was assigned to Company I, 7th US Calvary Regiment. Company I was commanded by Captain Myles Keogh. At the Battle of the Little Bighorn, McIlhargey was assigned as Major Marcus Reno's striker. When the Maj Reno's battalion began their attack, Reno sent McIlhargey, as a courier, to Custer's battalion. He carried the first message from Reno to Custer reporting that the "Indians" were in front of him (Reno) in strength. After the battle, McIlhargey's body was found with Custer's command on Last Stand Hill. He was buried, where he had fallen. In 1881, all known battlefield burials were moved to a mass grave on top of Last Stand Hill. McIlhargey was married to a Josephine. They had two children, Archibald F. and Rosalie.
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After his death, his widow, Josephine married another member of the 7th Cavalry, Michael Caddle.
Thank you FAG member #47003358 for providing the following information:
After his death, his widow, Josephine married another member of the 7th Cavalry, Michael Caddle.
US Soldier killed at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Pvt McIlhargey was born in Antrim, Ireland. He enlisted into the US Army on November 19, 1867. He was described as 5'5", black hair, brown eyes with a dark complexion. On November 19, 1872, after reenlisting, McIlhargey was assigned to Company I, 7th US Calvary Regiment. Company I was commanded by Captain Myles Keogh. At the Battle of the Little Bighorn, McIlhargey was assigned as Major Marcus Reno's striker. When the Maj Reno's battalion began their attack, Reno sent McIlhargey, as a courier, to Custer's battalion. He carried the first message from Reno to Custer reporting that the "Indians" were in front of him (Reno) in strength. After the battle, McIlhargey's body was found with Custer's command on Last Stand Hill. He was buried, where he had fallen. In 1881, all known battlefield burials were moved to a mass grave on top of Last Stand Hill. McIlhargey was married to a Josephine. They had two children, Archibald F. and Rosalie.
Thank you FAG member #47003358 for providing the following information:
After his death, his widow, Josephine married another member of the 7th Cavalry, Michael Caddle.
Thank you FAG member #47003358 for providing the following information:
After his death, his widow, Josephine married another member of the 7th Cavalry, Michael Caddle.
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