Remembering Them Forever (RTF)!

Military Information:

• US Army
• Deceased
• QR Code
• Multiple Family Veteran
• PVT (Private)
• Indian Campaigns
• Cemetery: Seminole Indian Scouts, Brackettville, Kinney County, Texas
• 1-Alpha List
• US Indian Scouts

Bio:

Private Jasper Wilson is the last Seminole Negro Indian Scout listed in the enrollment records, so that means this post will conclude our Scout of the Day postings.

Jasper Wilson was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Mexico. He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He stood 5’6”. He was 23 when he first enlisted.

He completed 4 enlistments, serving from January 13, 1893 to November 30, 1894. He served under Lt. Shanks, Lt. Vestal, and Lt. Hayes. He was stationed at Fort Clark, Fort Ringold, and Cp. San Pedro.