John Lawrence Grattan

Military Person

1830 – 1854

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Who was John Lawrence Grattan?

John Lawrence Grattan was a mid-19th century US Cavalry officer, whose poor judgement and inexperience led to the Grattan massacre, which was a major instigator for the First Sioux War.

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Born
1830
Vermont
Education
  • United States Military Academy
Died
Aug 19, 1854
Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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