John Pahl

Sergeant

Company H

Born – January 5, 1850 (Bavaria, Germany)

Died – January 28, 1924 (Hot Springs, South Dakota)

Grave location – Bear Butte Cemetery, Sturgis, SD

He was enlisted on November 4, 1872, in New York City by Captain Edwin Sumner. His previous occupation was teamster. He was discharged on January 4, 1878, at Fort Rice, Dakota, upon expiration of service, as a sergeant of excellent character. He is listed elsewhere as John Paul. He was 5’ 61/4” tall, had brown eyes and hair, and a fair complexion.  During the Battle of the Little Bighorn, he was wounded in the right shoulder during the hilltop fight. He was later transported to Fort Lincoln aboard the Far West steamer.


Headstone for John Pahl at Bear Butte Cemetery - Sturgis, South Dakota

Obituaries for John Pahl - Deadwood Daily Pioneer Times and Sturgis Weekly Record, January 1924

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