Deer Creek
Station
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Date of Battle: June 20, 1865
Location of Battle: Glenrock, WY
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Participants: Men of the 11th Kansas Cavalry against some Sioux Warriors
Three miles above the Army camp on Deer Creek Indians attacked some men of company D. After a two hour fight, 2 Indians and no soldiers were killed. At the same time 50 Indians attack some men of company L. After two and a half hours, 3 Indians and 1 soldier were killed.
For more information see:
Encyclopedia of Indian Wars
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