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4 unusual facts about Henry Ossian Flipper


Henry Ossian Flipper

In May 1880, Flipper and Nolan reunited during the Victorio Campaign.

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In the Fall of 1879 a Federal Marshal named Norton armed with blank warrants began a quarrel with a County Judge.

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Assigned to A Troop under the command of Captain Nicholas M. Nolan, he became the first non-white officer to lead Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry.

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Flipper served with competency and distinction during the Apache Wars and the Victorio Campaign but was haunted by rumors alleging improprieties.



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