Thomas Custer Military person

Thomas Ward Custer (March 15, 1845 – June 25, 1876) was a United States Army officer and two-time recipient of the Medal of Honor for bravery during the American Civil War. He was a younger brother of George Armstrong Custer, perishing with him at Little Bighorn in the Montana Territory.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 15, 1845
Birth place	Ohio
Date of death	June 25, 1876
Place of death	Little Bighorn River , Montana Territory
Resting place	Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery

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allegiance	Union
award	Medal of Honor
military operations	American Civil War American Indian Wars Battle of Washita River Battle of the Little Bighorn Battle of Namozine Church Battle of Honsinger Bluff Battle of Sailor's Creek
military branch	Union Army
military command	Company C 7th U.S. Cavalry
military unit	7th Cavalry Regiment 6th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
service start	1861
service end	1876