[GENERAL GEORGE CROOK]
From “On the Border with Crook.” By Captain John G. Bourke.
By Courtesy of Charles Scribner’s Sons.
[MAJOR-GENERAL GEORGE CROOK]
Called by the Indians the “Gray Fox,” because of his weather worn canvas suit and his skillful methods. Admired by them also as “a common man who makes war like a big chief.” He first organized the army pack-mule trains, and employed Indians to fight Indians. He was noted for his dislike of “show,” his strict honesty, his incessant hard work, his great endurance, and his knowledge of Western animals and Indian ways.
Born near Dayton, Ohio, September 8, 1828.
Graduates from West Point Military Academy, 1852, No. 38 in his class. Assigned as second lieutenant, Fourth Infantry, and stationed in Idaho.
First lieutenant, March, 1856.
Captain, May, 1861. Meanwhile has been wounded by an arrow during campaigns against the Indians in Oregon and Washington.