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Bowlegs, Harkless

  • Mexico

Military Information:

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

Bio:

Harkless Bowlegs was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Mexico. He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He stood 5’8”. As a private, he completed 4 enlistments, serving from May 14, 1881 to August 31, 1884. He was stationed at Ft. Clark, Pecos, and Ft. Myers and served under Lt. Jones, Lt. French, Lt. Howell, and Lt. Bullis.

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