Emmet Crawford Military person

Emmet Crawford (December 22, 1844 – January 18, 1886) was an American soldier who rose through the ranks to become an officer. He was most noted for his time spent in the Arizona Territory under General George Crook in the United States Cavalry. He was killed in pursuit of the Apache leader Geronimo in January 1886 in Mexico.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 22, 1844
Birth place	Pennsylvania
Date of death	January 18, 1886
Place of death	Nácori Chico , Mexico
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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allegiance	United States of America Union
military operations	American Civil War Battle of Slim Buttes Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Antietam Battle of the Rosebud Second Battle of Fredericksburg Apache Wars Great Sioux War of 1876 Crawford Affair
military branch	United States Army Union Army
military unit	3d Armored Cavalry Regiment 71st Pennsylvania Infantry
service start	1861
service end	1886