Rank: Private
Unit: E Trp, 2d Cavalry
Reenlisted: June 25, 1884 in Fort Missoula, Montana Territory. He was 33. It was his third enlistment
Date of birth: 1850
Hometown: Nancy, France
Occupation prior to enlistment: Harness maker
Campaign: Plains Indian War (post Civil War)
Died: 7 December 1884
Age at death: 33 or 34
Cause of death: Disease of the heart
Location of fatality: Fort Walla Walla, Washington Territory
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Place of interment: Fort Walla Walla Post Cemetery at Walla Walla, Washington
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Note: He stood 5’5″ with hazel eyes, brown hair, and light complexion.
Original enlistment was October 25, 1873 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania into Company E, 3rd Infantry. He was 23. He deserted on May 13, 1875 and apprehended on May 27, 1875. He was discharged on November 13, 1878 at Fort Shaw, Montana Territory for expiration of service and held the rank of private and noted character was very good.
Second enlistment was May 26, 1879 at Fort A. Lincoln, Dakota Territory into Troop H, 6th Cavalry. He was 28. He deserted on May 13, 1875 and apprehended on May 27, 1875. He was discharged on May 25, 1884 at Fort Meade, Dakota Territory for expiration of service and held the rank of saddler and noted character was excellent.