Etched Back into Existence

John Cunningham and George Turner died while on the 1874 Black Hills Expedition with the 7th U.S. Cavalry. Private Cunningham died of chronic diarrhea on July 21 and Private Turner died from a gunshot wound inflicted by another trooper, over an argument about a cross-hobbled horse on July 22. Both were buried on the night of July 22nd, south of present day Sundance, Wyoming.

For nearly 100 years, the graves remained unmarked. On Veteran's Day 1968, the graves were marked with military stones and Cunningham and Turner were given the respect due them. Downloading the below image will allow you to zoom in.

Casper Star Tribune; Casper, Wyoming; November 07, 1968

The following appeared in the Casper Star Tribune five years later, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the deaths of Cunningham and Turner:

Casper Star Tribune; Casper, Wyoming; July 18, 1974