RSBUD-36
John Jenkins Designs
Not yet released - expected in mid-March.
General Sheridan was to describe “California Joe” as an “invaluable guide and Indian fighter”. Born Moses Embree Milner in Kentucky during 1829, he acquired his nickname after taking part in the California gold rush of 1849.
He served with both Kit Carson and Jim Bridger during the civil war and subsequently became a scout in the Indian Wars.
He was to serve as a scout under both Generals Custer and Crook between 1868 and 1876.
Custer was apparently so impressed with his tracking skills that he appointed him chief of scouts.
California Joe was eventually killed by a rival at Fort Robinson, Nebraska Territory.