Godfrey, Edward Settle, 1843-1932

Edward Settle Godfrey was a United States (U.S.) Army officer. He spent most of his Army career as a company officer in the 7th U.S. Cavalry Regiment. After seeing action as a short-term volunteer in the Union Army in 1861, he entered the United States Military Academy (USMA) in 1863 and graduated in 1867. After commissioning, he was assigned to the 7th Cavalry Regiment. He participated in all of the major Indian campaigns, including the Battle at the Little Big Horn (June 25, 1876), although he fought with Reno's battalion rather than Custer's.

From the description of Edward Settle Godfrey photograph collection. 1861-1926. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 51489215

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