US Soldier killed at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Pvt Vetter enlisted into the US Army on October 4, 1875, at Pittsburgh, PA. He was described as 5'9", blue eyes, light hair with a fair complexion. His civilian occupation was carpenter. On October 29, 1875, he reported for duty at Ft Totten, Dakota Territory. He was assigned to 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. Sometime during the fighting Vetter was killed. After the battle most of Company L was found or near Calhoun Ridge and Calhoun Hill. Vetter's remains were not listed as being identified. It is likely that his unidentified remains were first buried where they had been found. In 1881 all known battlefield burials were moved to a mass grave on Last Stand Hill. On May 25, 1880, Vetter's mother was awarded a survivor's pension.
US Soldier killed at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Pvt Vetter enlisted into the US Army on October 4, 1875, at Pittsburgh, PA. He was described as 5'9", blue eyes, light hair with a fair complexion. His civilian occupation was carpenter. On October 29, 1875, he reported for duty at Ft Totten, Dakota Territory. He was assigned to 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. Sometime during the fighting Vetter was killed. After the battle most of Company L was found or near Calhoun Ridge and Calhoun Hill. Vetter's remains were not listed as being identified. It is likely that his unidentified remains were first buried where they had been found. In 1881 all known battlefield burials were moved to a mass grave on Last Stand Hill. On May 25, 1880, Vetter's mother was awarded a survivor's pension.
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