Algernon E. Smith-- Part 2: Fort Fisher and Custer's Last Stand

Algernon Emory Smith

In 1867, Algernon Smith joined the 7th U.S. cavalry under the command of George Armstrong Custer.  He soon became good friends with Custer and part of the so-called "Custer Clan" or "Custer Gang" of close-knit friends.  Custer even called him "Fresh" Smith.

On October 10, 1867, he married Nettie B. Bowen.

He served in the 1868 Washita Campaign which was his first encounter with the Indians.  On December 5, 1868 he was promoted to first lieutenant.

--Old B-Runner