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Longorio, Manuel

  • Mexico

Military Information:

  • US Army
  • Deceased
  • QR Code
  • Multiple Family Veteran
  • CPL: Corporal
  • Indian Campaigns
  • 1-Alpha List
  • US Indian Scouts

Bio:

Manuel Longorio was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Mexico. He had black eyes, black hair, and a dark complexion. He stood 5’6”. He was 26 when he first enlisted.

He completed 5 enlistments, serving from May 6, 1880 to January 5, 1886. He served under Lt. Bullis, Lt. Hall, and Lt. Cunningham. He was stationed at Ft. Clark and Cp Myers.

Note: He was probably Julian Longorio’s brother, and both were raised by Indians in Mexico.

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Cemetery:

St. Mary's , Brackettville, Texas