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WARRIORS: April Thoughts — Honor Their Courage and Military Service
It's the Military Warrior, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It's the Military Warrior, not the politicians, that ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It's the Military Warrior who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag. NATIVE TRIBAL PEOPLE are in fact defenders of two sovereigns — their individual tribal nations and the United States of America, with proud service to both. Native people have had a long history of serving this Nation and their Tribe with courage and honor. Many Native American Indian warriors have given their lives in combat and during non-declared war military service. They have served with pride and unwavering devotion to the USA flag and their Tribe. Here are a dozen exceptionally outstanding examples of American Indian Warriors. Take pride and honor their courage for the Month of April: Alchesay. Sergeant, Indian Scouts. Place and date: Winter of 1872-73. Entry of service date unknown. Entered service at: Camp Verde, Arizona. Born: 1853, Arizona Territory. Date of issue: 12 April 1875. Citation: Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches. Blanquet. Indian Scout. Place and date: Winter of 1872-73. Entry of service date unknown. Arizona. Date of issue: 12 April 1875. Citation: Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches. Chiquito. Indian Scout. Place and date: Winter of 1871-73. Entry of service date unknown. Birth: Arizona. Date of issue: 12 April 1875. Citation: Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches. Co-Rux-Te-Chod-Ish (Mad Bear). Sergeant, Pawnee Scouts, U.S. Army. Place and date: At Republican River, Kansas, 8 July 1869. Entry of service date unknown. Birth: Nebraska. Date of issue: 24 August 1869. Citation: Ran out from the command in pursuit of a dismounted Indian; was shot down and badly wounded by a bullet from his own command. Elsatsoosu. Corporal, Indian Scouts. Place and date: Winter of 1872-73. Entry of service date unknown. Birth: Arizona. Date of issue: 12 April 1875. Citation: Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches. Jim. Sergeant, Indian Scouts. Place and date: Winter of 1871-73. Entry of service date unknown. Birth: Arizona Territory. Date of issue: 12 April 1875. Citation: Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches. Kelsay. Indian Scout. Place and date: Winter of 1872-73. Entry of service date unknown. Birth: Arizona. Date of issue: 12 April 1875. Citation: Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches. Kosoha. Indian Scout. Place and date: Winter of 1872-73. Entry of service date unknown. Birth: Arizona. Date of issue: 12 April 1875. Citation: Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches. Machol. Private, Indian Scouts. Place and date: Arizona, 1872-73. Entry of service date unknown. Birth: Arizona. Date of issue: 12 April 1875. Citation: Gallant conduct during campaign and engagements with Apaches. Nannasaddie. Indian Scout. Place and date: 1872-73. Entry of service date unknown. Birth: Arizona. Date of issue: 12 April 1875. Citation: Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches. Nantaje (Nantahe). Indian Scout. Place and date: 1872-73. Entry of service date unknown. Birth: Arizona. Date of issue: 12 April 1875. Citation: Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches. Rowdy. Sergeant, Company A, Indian Scouts. Place and date: Arizona, 7 March 1890. Entry of service date unknown. Birth: Arizona. Date of issue: 15 May 1890. Citation: Bravery in action with Apache Indians. I know you will want to see images and read more information about exceptional military Tribal Warriors who have received the MEDAL OF HONOR. NATIVE AMERICAN VETERAN STATISTICS:Statistically, Native Americans have a higher percentage of their population serving in the American military than any other group. More than 12,000 Native Americans served during WW I, though they weren’t official U.S. citizens until 1924. More than 44,000 American Indians served in WW II. Among them the Navajo Code-talkers whose contributions — providing the only code the Axis powers didn’t break — are well documented. Many Native war vertrans served in what came to be known as the Korean conflict. More than 50,000 Native Americans served in Vietnam — 90% of them volunteers. While the generations may change, many of the reasons Native Tribal people join the Armed Forces remain the same today: An opportunity to better themselves, see the world, and make a positive contribution to this country. Although political tides and public sentiment may render a war unpopular, they do not affect a Warrior’s commitment to serve their country. We welcome our Warriors home regardless of the politics of the war in which they fought. There is an attachment of a Tribal wake for a young Marine from Kyle, South Dakota. It may or may not open. Keep our troops in your prayers. Mitake Oyasin. |
t's the Military Warrior, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press.
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