@@SiobhanFallon7Hi Siobhan. I really enjoyed this as it gives a real human story. How about covering the Irish at the Little Big Horn. Over 30 Irishmen fell with Custer. One of them was Sgt Jeremiah Finley from Co.Tipperary. He previously served in the British Army and later emigrated to the US and took part in the American Civil War. He was a tailor in civilian life and some historians state he designed Custers famous iconic buckskins. Another fascinating Irishman who fell with Custer was Captain Myles Keogh from Co.Carlow. He previously served in the Italian War of Unification where he fought for the Papal States. The Pope gave him medals for his service and we will learn more about them later. After this conflict he emigrated to the USA and took part in tbe American Civil War and was involved in various battles including Gettysburg. He was a close friend of Custer and the latter asked him to accompany him on the Indian campaign. What is remarkable is that his body was the only one not mutilated. At the Battle of the Little Bighorn Keogh was wearing his Papal medals. Some historians put forward the theory that when the Indians saw these medals they might have thought he was some kind of holy man like a Shamen who is revered in Indian culture and did not want to desecrate his body. It is remarkable that his body was the only one not mutilated. His horse "Commanche" was the only survivor of the force that was left with Custer. I know that a couple of years ago archeological work at the battlefield uncovered bones which were later identified as a Trooper who came from Switzerland. I know that there was an Italian bugeler with Custer and one of his descendants became a famous American footballer. By the way your name "Siobhan" which is obviously originally Irish means the "graciousness of God" in the old Irish language and has been in use as a girls name since the 14th century in Ireland. The "Discovery Channel" made a great documentary about the battle in it's "Battlefield Detective" series. Due to archeological reserach and more facts revealed about the battle in recent years it would be great to see a historical accurate movie or tv series about this important event in US history. Maybe something along the lines of the epic US Civil War movies "Gods & Generals" and "Gettysburg" or like the great TV series "North & South" from the 1980's starring Patrick Swayze. God Bless.
@johnroche7541 yes!! I have had a couple requests for Keogh and would love to focus on him. Though your idea to do one on a few Irishmen might even be better to show the scope of how they made up the 7th. As you point out, there were a tremendous amount of immigrants in the Army at the time and the 7th Cav was no exception. General Sheridan himself may have been born in Ireland 🇮🇪
Another great chapter well worth waiting for. And, as usual, delivered in a manner both soft and intense as to demand the listener's full attention. More!! 💐
Thank you, Russ!! So glad you watched. I was having lots of technical difficulties with my cat and was hoping the little bugger didn't totally ruin the recording 🤣🐾
I grew up in the "Shadows of Jefferson Barracks" (JB is the oldest Military Post West of the Mississippi River) in South St.Louis County (off Telegraph Road)... Having served with the I Company 2/6 CAV (6th Michigan at Brandy Station with Custer) at Fort Knox., In 85-86, I served with Alpha & Bravo Troop 1/10th CAV at Fort Carson when we re-flagged to Alpha Troop 2/7th CAV in 86-88... 1st of the 10th CAV & later 2d of the 7th CAV had a fiberglass Horse Mascot called "Comanche!" Keep up the GREAT WORK! You're keeping History Alive!
Thank you!! So glad you found my channel! Wow, Andy, you have quite a history yourself to be proud of 🐎 🇺🇸 Hope to hear from you again. And please send any suggestions my way! You mentioned Comanche... here's my "short" on him: ruclips.net/user/shortsQi40kXV2dv8?si=7_FFIOpVVxhCp9aI
Siobhan,these stories are exactly what make the the Battle of LBH so interesting! I really look forward to each of your fantastic LBH installments! Thanks!
Your presentations are never boring; and I always look forward to another Siobhan adventure. I fully understand that Mrs. Reily was trying to help nudge her son's career along; however, she appears to me as a 19th century "helicopter mom" that needed to let the natural flow of her son's ability to unfold. That' not to say that a parent shouldn't assist some; but maybe in this case, she pushed too much. Sad story from start to finish. Her grief had to be unbearable. Thanks again for bringing this story (and all others) to light. So important that history is never forgotten.
Yes, you point out a very good lesson to parents, I'd say. A friend of mine who is writing a book on the Sturgis family just told me that Reily was the one who wanted the transfer to the 7th and that he may have been courting one of Col Stugis' daughters while at Jefferson Barracks!
Thank you, Siobhan, this was another Little Bighorn story I knew nothing about. You did a wonderful job telling the story from a dedicated and loving mother's perspective. The poor woman, always striving to secure a place for her son where he would be successful, only to find that her last securement also ensured his death. That must have bothered her until the end of her life.
@user-jv8jl3rp2i yes, this story especially haunts me. She tried so hard. We do so much for our children, hoping it's for the best, and yet she put him on the road to a horrible death. 😭
Another brilliant story from LBH Siobhan. I always look forward to watching your channel. Again I say how well you bring all these characters to life. We forget that these men and women all had their own stories, and thanks to your hard work they have a voice. Please continue your work. Wouldn't all of this make a great movie (I mean a new movie about all the conflicts and characters in the 7th Cav.)
Yes! I wish someone would make a series or a movie and not just go with the usual story of the fight. The smaller lives on the edges are so fascinating too. A series really would be great. Let me know if you know anyone in Hollywood or at Netflix ... ;)
Oh, Joe, very kind of you. Thanks so much. You do so much to keep this history alive, factual and true, rather than letting it get clouded by misinformation and exaggeration. So honored to know you and see your efforts in action 🙏
The Seventh Cavalry had more than its share of good-looking and dashing young men. It seems odd that Reilly joined a cavalry unit when he did not seem to be an experienced horseman. @@SiobhanFallon7
So good of you to say that. I don't want them to be forgotten. I appreciate you watching and letting me know these small stories are resonating with you!
You never fail to astound me. What a marvelously compelling story this was. You make the story of the LBH even more fascinating than I already found it. This man had always been An unimportant footnote To me. How incredibly wrong I was. As far as further stories go, Grant marsh might be good. But the guy that really intrigues me Is lonesome Charlie Reynolds. Oh and California Joe. Both are fascinating enigmas. Again thank you so much for your superb humanization of the custard battle.
Thank you! I read about Reily's ring years ago and wanted to research him merely for that-- then when I reread I learned about his mother and it grabbed hold and I had to create this right away. Have started on Lonesome Charley! Lots on his adventures so it might take me a while... Thank you, Barbara!
@@SiobhanFallon7 Your instincts are very good. I didn't realize there was a lot of information on Charlie Reynolds. Of course I've been away from the field for about 30 years. But I eagerly await Anything you can come up with. Since I know nothing about horses and clearly you do I wonder if I could ask a question. Why does a broken foreleg necessitate the putting down of a horse? I have never understood this.
@barbaraanneneale3674 honestly I do not know much about horses. I rode when I was young but never knew much about their ailments... but I will see if I can find out! 🐎
@@SiobhanFallon7 Sorry to take so long to reply. You don't really have to do that. I just thought you were responsive about the difference between ponies and horses Indicated you knew something about them. I'd rather you continue your research into the Castro battle. It is beyond Fascinating.
I love you're videos and your story telling abilities! ❤ This one seems especially tragic. Thank you for the intimate human understandings you bring back to life. Please keep up the excellent work and as always, I truly look forward to your next thoughtful look back. 😊 The best to you and yours! ✌️
Thank you, Scottie! I have been wanting to look into Reily's life for awhile and am so glad I finally did. The moms often get overlooked but their grief must have been tremendous.
@@SiobhanFallon7 am currently watching more episodes, you really flesh out the individuals personal histories and what befell them on that fateful day in June. I’m planning my second trip to the LBH this June . It’s such an evocative landscape and to actually stand on the ground and experience the terrain is most important in understanding the battle and how difficult the bluffs and undulating coulees were to defend. Thank you once again Siobhan - subscribed and kudos to you. Have a wonderful weekend.
@simonking5863 I hope you have a lovely weekend too! You probably know this already, but they are starting construction on the battlefield and the visitor's center so you might want to check the closing/ opening details as you plan your trip!
I really enjoy these, some I have watched two and three times, and love your attention to individuals that there is otherwise so little known about. I'd really like to see future editions highlighting figures such as Miles Kehoe, both Thomas and Boston Custer, and Frederic Calhoun. Keep up the good work, I look forward to seeing more.
Hi ! Happy New Year ! Thank you very much for the outstanding presentation ! You always do such a great job ! It's always a pleasure listening to your narratives,and improvisations of the characters ! Thanks again !✌️🇺🇲
Thank you!! I get comments that say I ought to hire a professional narrator and that's not something I can consider now. Though I know I blunder thru the accents 😬🤣
@@SiobhanFallon7 Hi ! Don't let anyone discourage you ! You're doing a great job ! If they can do it better, maybe they can try to start a RUclips channel and prove it ! I hate to say this but some people don't appreciate anything ! I used to tell my men " If it was easy, someone else would be doing it " ✌️
Wow mom was a busy body,you brought her personality through. She may or may not have been fully aware of the danger she concocted for her son. To them at the time i think most thought it was more of a police action than all out war at least to those on the eastern seaboard. Recovery of the ring is truly amazing. Somebody above wrote wouldnt it great if a movie was done knowing what we now know about the men and the battle itself now. I agree it would need to be a series to get all of it.
Thanks Siobhan another very interesting cast, what a terrible tragedy LBH was so many fine young men killed and so many lives ruined from the aftermath. I can see why this action left such a scar on the American psyche.
I agree, Jason. A true shock just as the celebration of the many successes of this country was taking place. Sobering for sure. And still so many mysteries to unravel...
Great stuff as always! Hey, I just read Craig Johnson's Longmire book "The Cold Dish". I was pleasantly surprised when I came across a Custer / 7th Cavalry reference in the book. Chapter 8 opened with talk about The Little Big Horn. A Sharps .40-70 buffalo rifle used by the Northern Cheyenne in the battle features prominently in the novel. Pretty cool. Blessings! 🙏
I am so glad I found your channel . Great history and the way you lay it out . I live in lancaster Pa . You say you’re close to Harrisburg PA . We must be neighbors . Lol
Hi! We lived in Carlisle but the Army recently sent us to Cyprus. Though when this tour is over I hope to make PA our permanent state. I love the area 😍
My name is SFC (Ret) Edwin Ramos. My last assignment was with the US Cavalry 1-89, Bravo Troop, 10th Mountain Infantry Division. I found your channel fascinating. Could you tell me if you know if the military at the time took care of the widows of these warriors killed at Little Big Horn and if this also applied to the enlisted men? Thanks!
Hi Siobhan, I was discussing LBH with a colege at work the other day, and we both agreed that if Twitter had been around at the the time, Custer, Benteen and the 'Custer click' would have had a field day!
@@blanchfieldcummins6452 Over 30 Irishmen fell with Custer. Keogh's body was the only body not mutilated. Keogh's horse "Commanche" was the only survivor of the force left with Custer. Sgt Jeremiah Finley from Co.Tipperary was like Keogh a veteran of the US Civil War. Check out the movie "Son Of Morning Star" which gives a good idea of the combat of the battle. The Discovery Channel a number of years ago made a great documentary about the LBH in its "Battlefield Detectives" series. There was an excellent documentary about the battle by the BBC in its "Timeline" series.
ha ha! Poor guy. I wonder if he had to pass a cavalry riding test in addition to the written examination, and he at least knew the basics? I need to find out...
Once again, the biggest responsibility lays with Generals Terry, Crook and Colonel Gibbon. General Custer could have been held with the main column, until all three combined. General Crook had 1300 men’s and fled to Wyoming after a battle on the powder river. I think it was certainly reasonable to continue to the little big horn as planned
I Get It You Are Not War Writer But Interested In People That’s Why I Immediately Recognised A Proper Human , 3:54 War It’s A Sad Collateral Of Human Character ! Thank U Again ! Ti Saluto E Ciao
Thank you. It is nice to know more about the individuals of the 7th. It gives them substance and they become more real , no longer just statistics. Two thoughts for future stories. ... A Bio of Pvt Short ( If I remember correctly ) escaped but died from his wounds.. And Reno said that he was sure he saw a soldier ( I forgotten which) in the village he believed tortured. I bring this up not to insult anyone but because of the different stories that tell of soldiers in the village.... this seems to be a real mystery....is it solvable? I don't know.
Reno guessed that at night, June 25, 1876, he saw Lt Harrington tied to the stake and burned alive in the Indian village below. Harrington's body was never found or ID-ed. He is on my list for sure. Especially as his bereft wife, Grace, went out searching for him, not believing he was dead, and was gone for a long time until she was found broken and suffering from amnesia at a Western hotel (Denver maybe?). I do not know much about Nathan Short but will look him up. Great suggestions! Thank you so much! 🎉🙏
@@SiobhanFallon7 I do remember Reno spoke of Harrington. ( Thanks for the memory jog.) In case you didn't know. Walt Cross wrote Custer's Lost Officer. which is a look at a skull that the author believes is Harrington's. I don't remember if there is any Genetic evidence but he makes a good case for it belonging to Harrington. ... he also thinks he was the "Brave Officer" that a number of braves have spoke of. I am of the impression that the body count was never really correct and some fudging went on. It would be easy to understand some bodies could have been missed. Like the Finckle story... it sounds so plausable but the well known descriptions of him as a large German with an accent make it hard to reconcile Finkel's story. Thanks agin for your fine stories.
Word of mouth sources passed down (edited thru each person's personality) might still survive. But PC and Indian's who feel they're put-upon losers wouldn't tell anything objectively.
Yes! Is that when he dressed so beautifully ( or maybe his uniform was so tight and fitted) that everyone made fun of him? There is a great book about him, I think it's called The Irish Dragoon... edited by Brian Pohanka .... I'll check
Interesting that Custer told him they'd fight the Indians in 4 days. One of the most accurate premonitions in history and Custer was probably just blurting out random bravado when he uttered those words.
Custer seemed to know a lot more about what was ahead then history gives him credit for. He was interviewed by a newspaper before he left and he said he was expecting a big fight, and more enemy then anyone else projected.
GAC had scads of experience in the movements of men and horses. He wasn't a fool. He was a former general in the Civil War and was knowledgeable in his craft.
My father would tell me stories of when he would visit his grandmother who was Oglala Sioux. She showed my father a ring she had removed from a soldier at the Little Big Horn. She made a knife cutting motion to my father. My father would visit her and bring her twist smoking tobacco She would pat him on his head. She lived to be 104 and died in 1948.
I wish I knew, she lived with a family the government paid for her care in Indiana. She had come from the Dakota territory by cover wagon with her white trapper husband in the 1890's. My father said she hated the white man, and would say white man no good. Her grave just has US and a number.
@markhubanks3715 that's an incredible story. There have been historians who have tried to compile lists of all the people, Cheyenne and Sioux, present at the fight. Of course it is much easier to list the warriors as they spoke of their deeds afterwards, the Army was more interested in tracking the movements of warriors, etc. Have you tried to search for your great grandmother's name in connection to the fight? You might find she was related to warriors and could learn something there. I don't know much about it but how amazing to link your ancestry to such a pivotal moment in history. 🙏
@@SiobhanFallon7 I have names and places that were documented by the former Chancellor of McPherson University who did a very intensive study of our family tree which he is part of.
Willie was most ill-served by Dear Mom. ‘Couldn’t have him “merely” working in the Navy Yard which his poor academics might have shown him to be better suited, nor affiliated with the Buffalo Soldiers. Horrors not! Maybe she was happy with the Rear Admiral.
I know. She put her own hopes and dreams into her eldest son and the results were dreadful. Maybe he urged her to write Grant on his behalf? I certainly hope so. It still must have haunted her.
Custer was a war criminal since 1861-1876. His war crimes include: Sheridan's ride thru the Shenandoah 1864-65 Washita massacre 1868 Little Bighorn 1876
I'm interested to hear where you saw that he was 24 "with Custer," which I interpret to mean when killed at Little Bighorn. His 1870 US census record, taken in early June 1870, lists him as 16. His entries in the two Annual Registers of the Naval Academy when he was there both show that he joined the Academy in September of 1870 when he was 16 years and 9 months old. Thanks
yikes, I'll look that up. Math is not my strong suit but I did find that in an article about him. Thanks for the suggestions and your patience. I do always tend to get something wrong in these ;)
Another question is how could a histrionic, theatrical, attention-seeking manic, like George Custer receive the assignment of first LTC of the 7th Cav under Col. Andrew J. Smith? Evidently, mood-stabilizing pharmaceuticals weren't available prior to July 1876. Their availability may have prevented the Little Big Horn fiasco.
Want to provide some examples, please? Perhaps comparing what you see as a deficit in Custer against actions of other highly successful officers on the Army who continued to get the results their commandrrs asked of them? General Sheridan was pleased with Custer's results 🤷🏼♀️
@@SiobhanFallon7 please don’t be insulted. I find your research absolutely fascinating and so thorough and so interesting as a custard buff I can’t resist I taught for 35 years in the field of music so I would certainly enjoy having a teacher like you for history, but I am sorry to say I would have a tough time concentrating, it’s the same time interesting and at the same time almost an aesthetic. But you are videos and your RUclips moments are absolutely phenomenal. Thank you so much.
As a veteran I absolutely love your take on little bighorn. Thank you for what you do
Thank you! On many levels 🙏 So very good of you to say hello 🇺🇸
And I thought everything about the Custer battle was known....until I came across your channel. Great work
Thank you!! The small stories always have something to offer. So good of you to watch and comment!! 🙏
Nothing was really known until this lady came along.
@@SiobhanFallon7Hi Siobhan. I really enjoyed this as it gives a real human story. How about covering the Irish at the Little Big Horn. Over 30 Irishmen fell with Custer. One of them was Sgt Jeremiah Finley from Co.Tipperary. He previously served in the British Army and later emigrated to the US and took part in the American Civil War. He was a tailor in civilian life and some historians state he designed Custers famous iconic buckskins. Another fascinating Irishman who fell with Custer was Captain Myles Keogh from Co.Carlow. He previously served in the Italian War of Unification where he fought for the Papal States. The Pope gave him medals for his service and we will learn more about them later. After this conflict he emigrated to the USA and took part in tbe American Civil War and was involved in various battles including Gettysburg. He was a close friend of Custer and the latter asked him to accompany him on the Indian campaign. What is remarkable is that his body was the only one not mutilated. At the Battle of the Little Bighorn Keogh was wearing his Papal medals. Some historians put forward the theory that when the Indians saw these medals they might have thought he was some kind of holy man like a Shamen who is revered in Indian culture and did not want to desecrate his body. It is remarkable that his body was the only one not mutilated. His horse "Commanche" was the only survivor of the force that was left with Custer. I know that a couple of years ago archeological work at the battlefield uncovered bones which were later identified as a Trooper who came from Switzerland. I know that there was an Italian bugeler with Custer and one of his descendants became a famous American footballer. By the way your name "Siobhan" which is obviously originally Irish means the "graciousness of God" in the old Irish language and has been in use as a girls name since the 14th century in Ireland. The "Discovery Channel" made a great documentary about the battle in it's "Battlefield Detective" series. Due to archeological reserach and more facts revealed about the battle in recent years it would be great to see a historical accurate movie or tv series about this important event in US history. Maybe something along the lines of the epic US Civil War movies "Gods & Generals" and "Gettysburg" or like the great TV series "North & South" from the 1980's starring Patrick Swayze. God Bless.
@johnroche7541 yes!! I have had a couple requests for Keogh and would love to focus on him. Though your idea to do one on a few Irishmen might even be better to show the scope of how they made up the 7th. As you point out, there were a tremendous amount of immigrants in the Army at the time and the 7th Cav was no exception. General Sheridan himself may have been born in Ireland 🇮🇪
@@johnroche7541 I wish they'd do a proper movie on the Little Bighorn. Maybe they will option my book for Netflix...🙏😉🤔🤣
Another great chapter well worth waiting for. And, as usual, delivered in a manner both soft and intense as to demand the listener's full attention. More!! 💐
Thank you, Russ!! So glad you watched. I was having lots of technical difficulties with my cat and was hoping the little bugger didn't totally ruin the recording 🤣🐾
@@SiobhanFallon7 Cats do that..😸 but you worried needlessly. It was excellent.
Looking forward to you, again.
@@russ8261 🤣 thank you!
I grew up in the "Shadows of Jefferson Barracks" (JB is the oldest Military Post West of the Mississippi River) in South St.Louis County (off Telegraph Road)...
Having served with the I Company 2/6 CAV (6th Michigan at Brandy Station with Custer) at Fort Knox.,
In 85-86, I served with Alpha & Bravo Troop 1/10th CAV at Fort Carson when we re-flagged to Alpha Troop 2/7th CAV in 86-88...
1st of the 10th CAV & later 2d of the 7th CAV had a fiberglass Horse Mascot called "Comanche!"
Keep up the GREAT WORK! You're keeping History Alive!
Thank you!! So glad you found my channel!
Wow, Andy, you have quite a history yourself to be proud of 🐎 🇺🇸
Hope to hear from you again. And please send any suggestions my way!
You mentioned Comanche... here's my "short" on him:
ruclips.net/user/shortsQi40kXV2dv8?si=7_FFIOpVVxhCp9aI
Siobhan,these stories are exactly what make the the Battle of LBH so interesting! I really look forward to each of your fantastic LBH installments! Thanks!
Thank you! These are the stories I love most too. So wonderful that there are people out there who enjoy them too!!
Your presentations are never boring; and I always look forward to another Siobhan adventure.
I fully understand that Mrs. Reily was trying to help nudge her son's career along; however, she appears to me as a 19th century "helicopter mom" that needed to let the natural flow of her son's ability to unfold. That' not to say that a parent shouldn't assist some; but maybe in this case, she pushed too much. Sad story from start to finish. Her grief had to be unbearable. Thanks again for bringing this story (and all others) to light. So important that history is never forgotten.
Ps. I'm glad she got the ring back
Yes, you point out a very good lesson to parents, I'd say.
A friend of mine who is writing a book on the Sturgis family just told me that Reily was the one who wanted the transfer to the 7th and that he may have been courting one of Col Stugis' daughters while at Jefferson Barracks!
Winston Churchill's mother also did everything she could to advance his career. MacArthur's mother was the ultimate "helicopter" mother.
Thank you, Siobhan, this was another Little Bighorn story I knew nothing about. You did a wonderful job telling the story from a dedicated and loving mother's perspective. The poor woman, always striving to secure a place for her son where he would be successful, only to find that her last securement also ensured his death. That must have bothered her until the end of her life.
@user-jv8jl3rp2i yes, this story especially haunts me. She tried so hard.
We do so much for our children, hoping it's for the best, and yet she put him on the road to a horrible death.
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@@Mark-o1i3s thank you for the kind comment! 🙏
Another brilliant story from LBH Siobhan. I always look forward to watching your channel. Again I say how well you bring all these characters to life. We forget that these men and women all had their own stories, and thanks to your hard work they have a voice. Please continue your work. Wouldn't all of this make a great movie (I mean a new movie about all the conflicts and characters in the 7th Cav.)
Yes! I wish someone would make a series or a movie and not just go with the usual story of the fight. The smaller lives on the edges are so fascinating too. A series really would be great. Let me know if you know anyone in Hollywood or at Netflix ... ;)
If only Siobhan, if only🎥
You have delivered another great video on an often overlooked officer in regards to this battle. Great job! Thanks for keeping this history alive!
Oh, Joe, very kind of you. Thanks so much.
You do so much to keep this history alive, factual and true, rather than letting it get clouded by misinformation and exaggeration.
So honored to know you and see your efforts in action 🙏
Dear Siobhain vThank you for flushing out the back stories of these men and their families. This is a very tragic story.
Thank you, Richard. To me, the family relationships illustrate the human side the most.
I love this addition to your series - what a fascinating tale. And his poor mother! Please keep these compelling stories coming!
You know I will, KC! 😉
Wow, what a story! So glad she at least received the ring back, it gave her some consolation regarding her son.
I think so too. Closure of some small kind, and the ability to keep something of his with her.
Superb as always.👍
Thank you!!! 🎉 🥰
Thank you! This one made me feel very sad for this young man and his devoted mother.
Me too. Both must surely have been trying to do what would make the other the most proud.
The Seventh Cavalry had more than its share of good-looking and dashing young men. It seems odd that Reilly joined a cavalry unit when he did not seem to be an experienced horseman. @@SiobhanFallon7
What a fantastic human interest story related to LBH battle; your delivery is superb. Thanks for posting!
Oh, so very good of you to say! Much appreciated.
Please let me know what you think of others too if you get the chance 🙏
poor gal, she couldn't catch a break, a lifetime of loss :/
@@Defender78 You are so very right. So many deaths of the people nearest and dearest to her.
"and then on the way to Reily's funeral, her casket slipped off the hearse cart in the pouring rain, mildly injuring two pallbearers."
@Defender78 please tell me you are joking!! 😬🤣
You make them 'live' again --- It's wonderful what you do and how well you do it 🤗💕
So good of you to say that. I don't want them to be forgotten. I appreciate you watching and letting me know these small stories are resonating with you!
Such great history. Thanks for this.
Thank you!!
Siobhan, this is amazing! I love all the personal anecdotes and interconnections!
Another great one… trying to watch them all as I go along. Keep up the great videos😊
Ah, Scott, you're the best. Thank you!!
Excellent presentation as usual. These are fascinating vignettes.
Thank you so very much, Kim!! That is high praise coming from you.
You have helped me with so much research over the years. 🙏📚
What a great story, I will definitely be back. Thanks from Port Talbot, South Wales, uk
Yay! Thank you for taking the time to comment! Hope to hear from you again soon!
Thank you. Yet another brilliant video.
You are too kind! Thank you so very much. I really enjoyed telling Reily's story.
Wow, another incredible video, thank you for sharing such a fascinating story 👏👏
Maeve, you are the best. Thank you 🥰💕
Excellent video as always!
Thank you so much!! 🎉🎉🎉
Siobhan, Fred once said in a post that to him, Reily was the very image of a fine-looking officer.
Thanks for another fine video! --Skye
I remember that!! It always stood out to me that Fred said he was the best looking officer. I think he was probably right 😍😉
You never fail to astound me. What a marvelously compelling story this was. You make the story of the LBH even more fascinating than I already found it. This man had always been An unimportant footnote To me. How incredibly wrong I was.
As far as further stories go, Grant marsh might be good. But the guy that really intrigues me Is lonesome Charlie Reynolds. Oh and California Joe. Both are fascinating enigmas.
Again thank you so much for your superb humanization of the custard battle.
Thank you! I read about Reily's ring years ago and wanted to research him merely for that-- then when I reread I learned about his mother and it grabbed hold and I had to create this right away.
Have started on Lonesome Charley! Lots on his adventures so it might take me a while...
Thank you, Barbara!
@@SiobhanFallon7 Your instincts are very good. I didn't realize there was a lot of information on Charlie Reynolds. Of course I've been away from the field for about 30 years. But I eagerly await Anything you can come up with.
Since I know nothing about horses and clearly you do I wonder if I could ask a question. Why does a broken foreleg necessitate the putting down of a horse? I have never understood this.
@barbaraanneneale3674 honestly I do not know much about horses. I rode when I was young but never knew much about their ailments... but I will see if I can find out! 🐎
@@SiobhanFallon7 Sorry to take so long to reply. You don't really have to do that. I just thought you were responsive about the difference between ponies and horses Indicated you knew something about them. I'd rather you continue your research into the Castro battle. It is beyond Fascinating.
Thank you for another excellent video!
You are wonderful. Thank you 🙏
What a great video! Thank you very much.
Thanks so much for taking the time to chime in!
Great job…well done. Thank you and please “keep them coming “!
Hurray, thank you!!!
Absolutely fascinated! I always learn something new from your efforts.
And indeed what guilt this women must have felt.
So very glad this resonated with you 🙏
Good to hear from you as always!
Awesome presentation and a great addition to LBH lore, much appreciated. :)
Why thank you!! 🎉🥰
I love you're videos and your story telling abilities! ❤ This one seems especially tragic. Thank you for the intimate human understandings you bring back to life. Please keep up the excellent work and as always, I truly look forward to your next thoughtful look back. 😊 The best to you and yours! ✌️
Thank you, Scottie! I have been wanting to look into Reily's life for awhile and am so glad I finally did. The moms often get overlooked but their grief must have been tremendous.
Thanks for all the cool information about a very fascinating group of people
@@waynelucier1678 thank you so much for taking the time to comment!
@@SiobhanFallon7 one day I hope you do a segment on the KIDDER MASSACRE VERY LITTLE IS KNOWN ABOUT THE AREA THEY TRAVELED
@waynelucier1678 would love to, Wayne! Thank you for the suggestion!!
Àm very much enjoying this channel and learning about the personalities of the 7th, thank you.
Oh you are wonderful! Thanks so much. Please continue to let me know what you think 🙏
@@SiobhanFallon7 am currently watching more episodes, you really flesh out the individuals personal histories and what befell them on that fateful day in June. I’m planning my second trip to the LBH this June . It’s such an evocative landscape and to actually stand on the ground and experience the terrain is most important in understanding the battle and how difficult the bluffs and undulating coulees were to defend. Thank you once again Siobhan - subscribed and kudos to you. Have a wonderful weekend.
@simonking5863 I hope you have a lovely weekend too!
You probably know this already, but they are starting construction on the battlefield and the visitor's center so you might want to check the closing/ opening details as you plan your trip!
Another well done video. Thank you.
Thank you so much!!
Fantastic! Thank you once again for an amazing video! What a cool story about the signet ring! Keep up the great work!
I know! the ring story is crazy!! And a small grace to his mother to have at least recovered that lasting part of her son.
Amazing story superbly told--bravo!!!
Peter!! How are you?? Very good of you to watch and comment!
@@SiobhanFallon7 All good here, thanks for asking. These videos are 🔥🔥🔥Keep 'em coming!
I really enjoy these, some I have watched two and three times, and love your attention to individuals that there is otherwise so little known about. I'd really like to see future editions highlighting figures such as Miles Kehoe, both Thomas and Boston Custer, and Frederic Calhoun. Keep up the good work, I look forward to seeing more.
What a wonderful message! Thank you! You made my day.
I'll be putting up a new one in the next few days. Please let me know what you think 🙏
Tom and Boston is a great idea 💡 as is Fred Calhoun!! 🙌
I have had quite a few requests for Keogh so I really ought to get on the soon... ☘️
Oops, I meant James Calhoun, not Frederic.
@alemrich177 Little brothers are cool too!! 🤣
Hi ! Happy New Year ! Thank you very much for the outstanding presentation ! You always do such a great job ! It's always a pleasure listening to your narratives,and improvisations of the characters !
Thanks again !✌️🇺🇲
Thank you!! I get comments that say I ought to hire a professional narrator and that's not something I can consider now. Though I know I blunder thru the accents 😬🤣
@@SiobhanFallon7 Hi ! Don't let anyone discourage you ! You're doing a great job ! If they can do it better, maybe they can try to start a RUclips channel and prove it !
I hate to say this but some people don't appreciate anything ! I used to tell my men
" If it was easy, someone else would be doing it " ✌️
@christopherfoster3744 😊 thank you! I do get more kind comments than critical.
But yours is one of the best! 🙏
Awesome! Thank you
Thank you!!
Wow mom was a busy body,you brought her personality through. She may or may not have been fully aware of the danger she concocted for her son. To them at the time i think most thought it was more of a police action than all out war at least to those on the eastern seaboard. Recovery of the ring is truly amazing. Somebody above wrote wouldnt it great if a movie was done knowing what we now know about the men and the battle itself now. I agree it would need to be a series to get all of it.
Indeed what a movie it would be!!! She definitely must not have thought of the dangers involved.
Thank you for commenting!
William Reilly sure packed a lot of adventure into his 23 years on this earth!!!
He sure did. Thank goodness he managed to do so much in the little time he had!
Very interesting, thanks.
Thank you, Rick!!
Great story thank you!
Thank you!!!!
Fascinating
Thank you!! Let me know what you think of other videos if you get the chance! 🙏
Thanks Siobhan another very interesting cast, what a terrible tragedy LBH was so many fine young men killed and so many lives ruined from the aftermath. I can see why this action left such a scar on the American psyche.
That's what you get for such hubristic empire building. 😒
I agree, Jason. A true shock just as the celebration of the many successes of this country was taking place. Sobering for sure. And still so many mysteries to unravel...
@@SiobhanFallon7 What about Trump's psyche, or does he have one. 😄
Strong work indeed.
Very good of you to comment, Phil, thank you!!
Great stuff as always!
Hey, I just read Craig Johnson's Longmire book "The Cold Dish".
I was pleasantly surprised when I came across a Custer / 7th Cavalry reference in the book. Chapter 8 opened with talk about The Little Big Horn. A Sharps .40-70 buffalo rifle used by the Northern Cheyenne in the battle features prominently in the novel.
Pretty cool. Blessings! 🙏
Thank you, Dustin! Always great to hear from you!
Wow. So much for "helicopter parents". Thanks for an engaging, informative presentation!
Ha, yes 😬 🚁
Another great video, I swear, you would make the perfect professor!🤔👍🏾
Thanks, Nick 🤣
A very very sad story….😢….well told….
Thank you.
One worth remembering. I love to look at the lives behind the battle. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment 🙏
I am so glad I found your channel . Great history and the way you lay it out . I live in lancaster Pa . You say you’re close to Harrisburg PA . We must be neighbors . Lol
Hi! We lived in Carlisle but the Army recently sent us to Cyprus. Though when this tour is over I hope to make PA our permanent state. I love the area 😍
And I am so glad you found my channel too! Hope to hear from you again soon 🙏
@@SiobhanFallon7 You do a great video and I wish you guys the best .
My name is SFC (Ret) Edwin Ramos. My last assignment was with the US Cavalry 1-89, Bravo Troop, 10th Mountain Infantry Division. I found your channel fascinating. Could you tell me if you know if the military at the time took care of the widows of these warriors killed at Little Big Horn and if this also applied to the enlisted men? Thanks!
16:05 he finally passed! It would be cool to see a copy of the written exam.
Lookin' good here, Sib!
Hi Siobhan, I was discussing LBH with a colege at work the other day, and we both agreed that if Twitter had been around at the the time, Custer, Benteen and the 'Custer click' would have had a field day!
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Good work Siobhan very interesting as Myles Walter Keogh is my great grand uncle. Keep em coming from Blanchfield in Ireland.
@@blanchfieldcummins6452 I keep getting requests for Keogh!!
@@blanchfieldcummins6452 Over 30 Irishmen fell with Custer. Keogh's body was the only body not mutilated. Keogh's horse "Commanche" was the only survivor of the force left with Custer. Sgt Jeremiah Finley from Co.Tipperary was like Keogh a veteran of the US Civil War. Check out the movie "Son Of Morning Star" which gives a good idea of the combat of the battle. The Discovery Channel a number of years ago made a great documentary about the LBH in its "Battlefield Detectives" series. There was an excellent documentary about the battle by the BBC in its "Timeline" series.
@@johnroche7541 John, I plan to do a video about the many Irish in the 7th sometime soon! ☘️🇺🇸☘️
Great video 👍
Thank you so much!
Always been interested in the enlisted men and officers.
I would like to do one on an enlisted man soon. It's a little harder to find info and photos but I am working on it!!
Very sad for the Reilly family, dark clouds followed the family
Right?
Tragedy seems to follow all these folks.
I knew that guy couldn't ride a horse. Excellent presentation?!
He said that he became a good rider while on campaign.
ha ha! Poor guy. I wonder if he had to pass a cavalry riding test in addition to the written examination, and he at least knew the basics? I need to find out...
Once again, the biggest responsibility lays with Generals Terry, Crook and Colonel Gibbon. General Custer could have been held with the main column, until all three combined. General Crook had 1300 men’s and fled to Wyoming after a battle on the powder river. I think it was certainly reasonable to continue to the little big horn as planned
Some were wrong but I mayhave been mistaken. Doesn't matter. Great work and interesting. Thanks again
Thanks Richard! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to write a thoughtful message here. Please let me know what you think of the rest! 🙏
I Get It You Are Not War Writer But Interested In People That’s Why I Immediately Recognised A Proper Human , 3:54 War It’s A Sad Collateral Of Human Character ! Thank U Again ! Ti Saluto E Ciao
Thank you! Your comments are making my day 🤗
Have you already done a video on Myles Keogh
I have not but quite a few people have suggested that I do one on him soon! I will move him up the list!
Thank you. It is nice to know more about the individuals of the 7th. It gives them substance and they become more real , no longer just statistics. Two thoughts for future stories. ... A Bio of Pvt Short ( If I remember correctly ) escaped but died from his wounds.. And Reno said that he was sure he saw a soldier ( I forgotten which) in the village he believed tortured. I bring this up not to insult anyone but because of the different stories that tell of soldiers in the village.... this seems to be a real mystery....is it solvable? I don't know.
Reno guessed that at night, June 25, 1876, he saw Lt Harrington tied to the stake and burned alive in the Indian village below.
Harrington's body was never found or ID-ed. He is on my list for sure. Especially as his bereft wife, Grace, went out searching for him, not believing he was dead, and was gone for a long time until she was found broken and suffering from amnesia at a Western hotel (Denver maybe?).
I do not know much about Nathan Short but will look him up.
Great suggestions! Thank you so much! 🎉🙏
@@SiobhanFallon7 I do remember Reno spoke of Harrington. ( Thanks for the memory jog.) In case you didn't know. Walt Cross wrote Custer's Lost Officer. which is a look at a skull that the author believes is Harrington's. I don't remember if there is any Genetic evidence but he makes a good case for it belonging to Harrington. ... he also thinks he was the "Brave Officer" that a number of braves have spoke of. I am of the impression that the body count was never really correct and some fudging went on. It would be easy to understand some bodies could have been missed. Like the Finckle story... it sounds so plausable but the well known descriptions of him as a large German with an accent make it hard to reconcile Finkel's story. Thanks agin for your fine stories.
Word of mouth sources passed down (edited thru each person's personality) might still survive. But PC and Indian's who feel they're put-upon losers wouldn't tell anything objectively.
thanks mom.
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PS did you know that Myles Keogh was a staff officer with John Buford's cavalry at Gettysburg and played a prominent role there?
Yes! Is that when he dressed so beautifully ( or maybe his uniform was so tight and fitted) that everyone made fun of him? There is a great book about him, I think it's called The Irish Dragoon... edited by Brian Pohanka .... I'll check
I feel like I just listened to Paul Harvey's The Rest Of The Story.
Wow, thank you so much!!
Interesting that Custer told him they'd fight the Indians in 4 days. One of the most accurate premonitions in history and Custer was probably just blurting out random bravado when he uttered those words.
Custer seemed to know a lot more about what was ahead then history gives him credit for. He was interviewed by a newspaper before he left and he said he was expecting a big fight, and more enemy then anyone else projected.
GAC had scads of experience in the movements of men and horses. He wasn't a fool. He was a former general in the Civil War and was knowledgeable in his craft.
another winner
Yay thank you!
how about something on fanny adams please
@WayneVeck-yb3ul oh, I will take a look, thank you Wayne.
My father would tell me stories of when he would visit his grandmother who was Oglala Sioux. She showed my father a ring she had removed from a soldier at the Little Big Horn. She made a knife cutting motion to my father. My father would visit her and bring her twist smoking tobacco She would pat him on his head. She lived to be 104 and died in 1948.
Wow. Where is that ring now?
I wish I knew, she lived with a family the government paid for her care in Indiana. She had come from the Dakota territory by cover wagon with her white trapper husband in the 1890's. My father said she hated the white man, and would say white man no good. Her grave just has US and a number.
@markhubanks3715 that's an incredible story. There have been historians who have tried to compile lists of all the people, Cheyenne and Sioux, present at the fight. Of course it is much easier to list the warriors as they spoke of their deeds afterwards, the Army was more interested in tracking the movements of warriors, etc. Have you tried to search for your great grandmother's name in connection to the fight? You might find she was related to warriors and could learn something there. I don't know much about it but how amazing to link your ancestry to such a pivotal moment in history. 🙏
@@SiobhanFallon7 I have names and places that were documented by the former Chancellor of McPherson University who did a very intensive study of our family tree which he is part of.
@markhubanks3715 that's wonderful! I am very happy to hear.
Siobhan . A great story teller. Irish. Attractive. Joyce be getting jealous.
Ha! 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you! He's a better writer by far, but I have better vision 😉 🧐
@@SiobhanFallon7 Mary Reno>Molly Bloom
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Willie was most ill-served by Dear Mom. ‘Couldn’t have him “merely” working in the Navy Yard which his poor academics might have shown him to be better suited, nor affiliated with the Buffalo Soldiers. Horrors not! Maybe she was happy with the Rear Admiral.
I know. She put her own hopes and dreams into her eldest son and the results were dreadful.
Maybe he urged her to write Grant on his behalf? I certainly hope so. It still must have haunted her.
Custer was a war criminal since 1861-1876.
His war crimes include:
Sheridan's ride thru the Shenandoah 1864-65
Washita massacre 1868
Little Bighorn 1876
Your dates with Reilly are wrong. You said he was 22 with Custer. His age was 24. You also made other mistakes. . Otherwise its grest.
I'm interested to hear where you saw that he was 24 "with Custer," which I interpret to mean when killed at Little Bighorn.
His 1870 US census record, taken in early June 1870, lists him as 16. His entries in the two Annual Registers of the Naval Academy when he was there both show that he joined the Academy in September of 1870 when he was 16 years and 9 months old. Thanks
yikes, I'll look that up. Math is not my strong suit but I did find that in an article about him. Thanks for the suggestions and your patience. I do always tend to get something wrong in these ;)
Another question is how could a histrionic, theatrical, attention-seeking manic, like George Custer receive the assignment of first LTC of the 7th Cav under Col. Andrew J. Smith? Evidently, mood-stabilizing pharmaceuticals weren't available prior to July 1876. Their availability may have prevented the Little Big Horn fiasco.
Want to provide some examples, please? Perhaps comparing what you see as a deficit in Custer against actions of other highly successful officers on the Army who continued to get the results their commandrrs asked of them? General Sheridan was pleased with Custer's results 🤷🏼♀️
Sounds like you could use some yourself!
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If you talk any softer, I’m going to fall asleep while you do your narration how to speak up lady
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@@tooter1able thanks for the suggestion
@@SiobhanFallon7 please don’t be insulted. I find your research absolutely fascinating and so thorough and so interesting as a custard buff I can’t resist I taught for 35 years in the field of music so I would certainly enjoy having a teacher like you for history, but I am sorry to say I would have a tough time concentrating, it’s the same time interesting and at the same time almost an aesthetic. But you are videos and your RUclips moments are absolutely phenomenal. Thank you so much.