Iron Riders: Story of the 1890s Fort Missoula Buffalo Soldier Bicycle Corps
by George Niels Sorensen
Publisher: Pictorial Histories Pub. Co (2000)
ISBN-10: 1575100746
Amazon.com's Editorial Review:
This is the lively story of the only bicycle corps the U.S. Army ever authorized. Using buffalo soldiers, this 1890s African-American unit conducted drills and exercises on wheels. They rode into Northern Montana on muddy trails and toured Yellowstone on their 100-pound iron bicycles. As proof of their capabilities, these Iron Riders pedaled 1,900 miles from Ft. Missoula, across the snow-dusted Rocky Mountains and steamy Great Plains, to St. Louis.------
As they approached the city over 1,000 civilian bicyclists rode out to escort them into town in a great parade. Learn more about the adventures of this little known buffalo soldier unit and fascinating details about this era in America. Well researched and a good read. Full of rare pictures and drawings.
This is a fascinating book with many pictures and illustrations.
On page 33 it lists the names the names of volunteers, Buffalo Soldiers, from the Twenty-fifth Infantry:
Seargent Dalbert P. Green; Co. BCould any of these Buffalo Soldiers be one of your Ancestors?
Corporal John G. Williams; Co. F
Musician William W. Brown; Co B
Private Frank L. Johnson; Co B
private William Proctor; Co. B
Private William Haynes; Co F
Private John Findley; Co. F
Private Elwood Forman; Co. H
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Peace,
"Guided by the Ancestors"
1 Comments; Let's talk!:
Hello Mr. Geder,
I, too, am interested to know if any of the bicycle corps riders have living ancestors. You can check out my blog at www.bicyclecorps.blogspot.com
Go to the section on the riders for all that I've found so far. Many of the riders, as far as I can asertain, remained single or had no children. Would like to hear if you find anything out.
Sure would be great to find some living links to these soldiers!
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