US Soldier killed at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Pvt Simonson enlisted into the US Army in Chicago, IL, on February 6, 1872. He was described as 5'5" tall, blue eyes, light hair and a light complexion. His civilian occupation was laborer. On February 26, 1872, Simonson was assigned to Company L, 7th US Cavalry Regiment at Yorkville, South Carolina. His daily duties were listed as boat crew and stonecutter. Company L was commanded by 1st Lt James Calhoun, who was the brother-in-law of LTC George A Custer and Captain Tom Custer. At the Battle of the Little Bighorn Company L was attached to LTC Custer's battalion. Simonson was killed during the fighting. After the battle his body was not identified. It is likely that his remains were first buried on the battlefield, where they had been 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 Simonson enlisted into the US Army in Chicago, IL, on February 6, 1872. He was described as 5'5" tall, blue eyes, light hair and a light complexion. His civilian occupation was laborer. On February 26, 1872, Simonson was assigned to Company L, 7th US Cavalry Regiment at Yorkville, South Carolina. His daily duties were listed as boat crew and stonecutter. Company L was commanded by 1st Lt James Calhoun, who was the brother-in-law of LTC George A Custer and Captain Tom Custer. At the Battle of the Little Bighorn Company L was attached to LTC Custer's battalion. Simonson was killed during the fighting. After the battle his body was not identified. It is likely that his remains were first buried on the battlefield, where they had been found. In 1881 all known battlefield burials were moved to a mass grave on Last Stand Hill.
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