The General Custer trivia quiz and biography

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• The man who was in command at Battle of Little Big Horn where he lost his life, known as Custer’s last stand. The battle was against a coalition of native American Tribes led by Sitting Bull.
• Custer’s boldness in battle resulted in rapid promotions.
• At 23 he was the youngest brevet Brigadier General in the Union Army.
• His wife Elizabeth Bacon, who he married in 1864, played a significant role in his career and in perpetuating his memory. Elizabeth accompanied him during his service on the Western Front.
• He was once suspended for a year for disobeying orders.