US Soldier killed at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Pvt Andrews enlisted into the US Army on December 19, 1865, in New York, NY. Andrews was described as 23 years old, 5'-6", blue eyes, brown hair with a fair complexion. His listed civilian occupation was farmer. On January 5, 1866, he was assigned to Company H, 5th US Cavalry Regiment in Washington DC. He reenlisted twice with the 5th Cavalry. On May 21, 1874, Andrews second enlistment expired, and he was discharged at Ft Leavenworth, KS. He reenlisted the same day into Company L, 7th US Cavalry Regiment. Company L was commanded by 1st Lt James Calhoun, brother-in-law of LTC George Armstrong Custer and Captain Tom Custer. At the Battle of the Little Bighorn Company L was attached to LTC Custer's battalion. Andrews was killed sometime during the fighting. After the battle most of Company L was found on Calhoun Ridge. Andrews' remains were not identified. It is likely that he was first buried where his unidentified remains were found. In 1881 all known battlefield burials were moved to a mass grave on Last Stand Hill.
US Soldier killed at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Pvt Andrews enlisted into the US Army on December 19, 1865, in New York, NY. Andrews was described as 23 years old, 5'-6", blue eyes, brown hair with a fair complexion. His listed civilian occupation was farmer. On January 5, 1866, he was assigned to Company H, 5th US Cavalry Regiment in Washington DC. He reenlisted twice with the 5th Cavalry. On May 21, 1874, Andrews second enlistment expired, and he was discharged at Ft Leavenworth, KS. He reenlisted the same day into Company L, 7th US Cavalry Regiment. Company L was commanded by 1st Lt James Calhoun, brother-in-law of LTC George Armstrong Custer and Captain Tom Custer. At the Battle of the Little Bighorn Company L was attached to LTC Custer's battalion. Andrews was killed sometime during the fighting. After the battle most of Company L was found on Calhoun Ridge. Andrews' remains were not identified. It is likely that he was first buried where his unidentified remains were found. In 1881 all known battlefield burials were moved to a mass grave on Last Stand Hill.
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