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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.

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

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.

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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