US Soldier killed at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Between 1861-1865, Wyman served in the Union Navy. During the Civil War he attained the rank of Master's Mate on the frigate USS Cumberland and the gunboat Tioga. After the Civil War Wyman was honorably discharged from the navy. On August 2, 1873, Wyman enlisted into the US Army at Boston, MA. He was described as 5'6", brown eyes, dark hair with a dark complexion. His civilian occupation was listed as machinist. On October 21, 1873, Wyman reported for duty at Ft Rice, Dakota Territory. He was assigned to Company C, 7th US Cavalry Regiment. Company C was commanded by two time Medal of Honor recipient and brother of LTC George A Custer, Captain Tom Custer. At the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Company C was attached to LTC Custer's battalion. Sometime during the fighting Wyman was killed. After the battle many soldiers from Company C were found near Calhoun Ridge on the right flank of Company L. There was no record that Wyman's remains were 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 September 12, 1878, Wyman's mother was awarded a survivor's pension.
On September 12, 1878, Wyman's mother was awarded a survivor's pension.
US Soldier killed at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Between 1861-1865, Wyman served in the Union Navy. During the Civil War he attained the rank of Master's Mate on the frigate USS Cumberland and the gunboat Tioga. After the Civil War Wyman was honorably discharged from the navy. On August 2, 1873, Wyman enlisted into the US Army at Boston, MA. He was described as 5'6", brown eyes, dark hair with a dark complexion. His civilian occupation was listed as machinist. On October 21, 1873, Wyman reported for duty at Ft Rice, Dakota Territory. He was assigned to Company C, 7th US Cavalry Regiment. Company C was commanded by two time Medal of Honor recipient and brother of LTC George A Custer, Captain Tom Custer. At the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Company C was attached to LTC Custer's battalion. Sometime during the fighting Wyman was killed. After the battle many soldiers from Company C were found near Calhoun Ridge on the right flank of Company L. There was no record that Wyman's remains were 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 September 12, 1878, Wyman's mother was awarded a survivor's pension.
On September 12, 1878, Wyman's mother was awarded a survivor's pension.
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