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Bear River Massacre

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29 Jan 1863

Outcome: American Indian Wars: Shoshone forces massacred by Union troops.

500 Troops

Union

Commander(s)Patrick Edward Connor
  • 21 Killed
  • 46 Wounded

Confederacy

Commander(s)Bear Hunter
  • 246 Killed
  • 164 Wounded