Henry Armstrong Reed

For other people named Henry Reed, see Henry Reed (disambiguation).
Henry Armstrong Reed
Henry Armstrong "Autie" Reed
NicknameAutie
Born(1858-04-27)April 27, 1858
Monroe, Michigan
DiedJune 25, 1876(1876-06-25) (aged 18)
Little Bighorn, Montana
Place of burial
Woodland Cemetery
Monroe, Michigan
Allegiance United States
BranchUnited States Army
Service yearsMay 10 – June 25, 1876
Unit7th Cavalry Regiment
ConflictsGreat Sioux War of 1876–77

Henry Armstrong Reed (April 27, 1858 – June 25, 1876) was the nephew of George Armstrong Custer, Thomas Custer, and Boston Custer. Although not an official soldier, he was killed along with them at the Battle of the Little Bighorn at the age of 18.

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