Edward Steptoe
American army officer (1815–1865) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Jenner Steptoe (November 7, 1815 – April 1, 1865) was an officer in the United States Army who served in the Mexican-American War and the Indian Wars. He is primarily remembered for his defeat at the Battle of Pine Creek during the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene-Paloos War. It was at Pine Creek where Steptoe and 164 men were ambushed by over 1,000 Indian warriors.[1][2] The battle, and the subsequent (successful) retreat, is also known as "the Steptoe Disaster."[3]
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Edward Jenner Steptoe | |
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Born | (1815-11-07)November 7, 1815 Bedford County, Virginia |
Died | April 1, 1865(1865-04-01) (aged 49) Lynchburg, Virginia |
Buried | Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA 37.402320°N 79.139244°W / 37.402320; -79.139244 |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1837 – 1861 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars | Mexican-American War
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