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Family honors warrior who fought at Bighorn
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FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2003

The descendants of a Minniconjou warrior who fought at the June 25, 1876, Battle of Little Bighorn dedicated a marker to him at the battle site.

Dog's Backbone died the day after the historic battle. He was killed by a soldier's bullet.

Get the Story:
Sioux warrior's descendants unveil marker in his honor (The Billings Gazette 6/27)

Relevant Links:
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument - http://www.nps.gov/libi

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