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 Dindie Factor was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Arkansas (Indian Territory). He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He stood 5’11”. He was 28 years old when he enlisted.

He completed 11 enlistments, serving from August 16, 1870 to June 12, 1881. He served under Maj. Bliss, Cpt. Beyer, Lt. Bullis, and Lt. Markley and was stationed at Ft. Duncan, Cp Comanche, Cp Palafox, and Ft. Clark.

Dindie Factor was a descendant of someone who been enslaved by Nelly Factor. Dindie Factor was the father of Pompey Factor, one of the four Seminole Negro Indian Scouts who were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.