Why Is Custer on the CMP Medals?
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Why Is Custer on the CMP Medals?
Does anyone know why General Custer's image is on the pistol EIC medals from the Civilian Marksmanship Program?
Although Custer had a long military career and served with distinction in the Civil War, he's best known for his total defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. He was an expert horseman but nothing I've read indicates that he was especially skilled with a pistol. So why is he on the medals?
Although Custer had a long military career and served with distinction in the Civil War, he's best known for his total defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. He was an expert horseman but nothing I've read indicates that he was especially skilled with a pistol. So why is he on the medals?
Orpanaut- Posts : 187
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Re: Why Is Custer on the CMP Medals?
I thought I read that he graduated last in his class at West Point.
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Re: Why Is Custer on the CMP Medals?
That's right. Custer also set a record for demerits.1joel1 wrote:I thought I read that he graduated last in his class at West Point.
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Re: Why Is Custer on the CMP Medals?
http://thecmp.org/?s=custer
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Re: Why Is Custer on the CMP Medals?
I'd say he was probably a fair shot, had a trophy of him because he made US history and a lot has been written about him. It would honor him righteously, for his love of country, duty, and devotion to his wife.
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Re: Why Is Custer on the CMP Medals?
When they created the trophy it was also the 50th anniversary of his death. So his brashness and arrogance faded but his exploits became legend.
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