Fading light dims the sight, And a star gems the sky, From afar
drawing nigh, Falls the night. Day is done, gone the sun, From
the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, safely
rest, God is nigh. Then good night, Peaceful night, Till the
light of the dawn God is near, do not fear, Friend, good night.
March 08, 1840 at County Service in the US Army from New York,
NY Earned First Medal of Honor During the Indian Campaigns For
heroism October 21, 1876 to January 08, 1877 at Cedar Creek, MT
& Other Campaigns. Second Medal of Honor During the Indian
Campaigns for heroism September 30, 1877 at Bear Paw Mountain,
MT. April 20, 1916 at the age of 76 During the winter campaign
of 1876 (for the period October 21, 1876 to January 8, 1877),
General Nelson Miles led valiant American soldiers in a series
of engagements against the Sioux Indians primarily in and around
the Montana Territory. Facing not only a hostile enemy, these
soldiers endured harsh winter weather and meager living
conditions to bring security