CAPTAIN JAMES JACKSON, CORPORAL HARRY GARLAND, FARRIER
                       WILLIAM H. JONES AND PRIVATE WILFRED CLARK.

        On August 28, 1877 a Nez Perce warrior named black hair had a dream
in which he saw the Nez Perce escaping on the Cavalry's horses.  He brought
his dream to the attention of the chiefs, who decided to take action on the
dream medicine.  General Howard was pressing the Nez Perce and his camp
called camp Callaway was only fifteen miles to the south.  Twenty-eight Nez
Perce volunteers determined to go to camp Callaway and attempt to steal his
horses.  The raiding party was under the leadership of Ollokot, Two Moons,
Wottolen and Peopeo Tholekt and included Yellow Wolf.

        The Indians reached the edge of the camp about 3:30 A.M.  Several
Indians dismounted and began to cut horses loose on the picket line.  One of
the Indians that was cutting the horses loose, named Otskai accidentally
discharged his rife.  At the same time a sentry saw the main body of the
raiding party challenged them with a "Who goes there?"  The alarm was given
and the Indians stampeded the animals the had cut loose.  In fact they had
only gotten a few horses but they had cut loose about two hundred of
the pack mules.  Racing through the camp the raiders made good their escape.

        General Howard ordered Major George B. Sanford to organize a strong
force, pursue the raiders and return the stock.  Three companies of Cavalry
totaling about 150 men under Captain Randolph Norwood, Captain Camillo C.
Carr and Captain James Jackson set out in pursuit.  

        The advance guard of Sanford's cavalry reached the end of the mule
herd and managed to recover a few of them.  The Nez Perce in order to not
lose their prize set a few of the raiders on with the mules while the
remainder about 200 warriors dismounted and formed a skirmish line.  The
cavalry also dismounted and formed a skirmish line along a lava escarpment
about ten feet high.  The Nez Perce line which was about 500 yards away, too
far for accurate fire, nevertheless, opened fire on the troopers.

        While the troopers' attention was on the Nez Perce skirmishers to
the front, the Nez Perce had again reverted to their favorite tactic of
attempting to flank the troopers line.  Indians had crept forward on both
flanks and began an enfilading fire on the troopers.  Lieutenant Henry M.
Benson of the 7th U.S. Infantry, was struck by a bullet which passed through
both buttocks.  Seeing that his line had been flanked and his position was
untenable, Major Sanford ordered the bugler to sound retreat.  The troopers
rushed to their mounts to carry out the order and the Nez Perce surged
forward.

        In the retreat, Bugler Bernard Brooks was shot and killed.  Captain
Jackson seeing his Brooks fall, dismounted from his horse in the face of
heavy fire from the pursuing Indians and with the assistance of one or two
of the men in his command he secured the body of Bugler Brooks.

        Captain Norwood's company became separated from the remainder of the
command.  Major Sanford retreated until he came upon General Howard moving
forward with the infantry.  At this point it was determined that Norwood and
Company L had not followed the rest of the command and were missing.  
General Howard moved the infantry back to Camas Meadows to find his missing
company.

        Captain Norwood's Company L, had commenced their retreat with the
rest of the command, but had been pushed to the east by pressure from the
Nez Perce.  Captain Norwood determined that to continue the retreat would
imperil his command and made a stand on a lava knoll.  The Nez Perce cut off
and isolated the troopers of Norwood's command concentrating their forces
intent on their entire destruction.

        Captain Norwood had chosen his ground well.  Nez Perce sharp
shooters pressed Norwood's command.  Blacksmith Samuel Glass took a bullet
in the urinary bladder.  Private Harry Trevor was shot in the back at close
range the bullet passing through a lung.  For four hours the Indians kept up
their attacks but could not dislodge the troopers from their strong
positions.  

        Captain Norwood had a few sharpshooters in his company as well who
managed to convince the Nez Perce for the most part to keep a respectful
distance.  Among them, was Private Wilfred Clark who was cited for his
conspicuous gallantly and special skill as a sharpshooter in the battle with
the Nez Perce.

        Sergeant Hugh McCafferty courageously climbed a large cottonwood
tree, and concealed himself in its foliage.  If he were discovered by the
Nez Perce in that exposed position he would be a sitting duck, but from that
position he was able to call down to his comrades the movements of the Nez
Perce.  This information allowed Captain Norwood to direct the company's
fire against the Nez Perce in the most effective manner.

        Captain Norwood was impressed with the performance and determination
of his men.  Even the wounded refused to give up and continued to fight
setting an example for the rest of the men in the command.

        Captain Norwood praised the actions of the wounded Lt. Benson for
exhibiting courage and coolness despite his painful wound.  This officer had
been on recruiting duty in Baltimore when he heard of the revolt of the Nez
Perce.  Determined to get in on the action, Lt. Benson left immediately for
Montana.  He missed the Battle of the Big Hole by one day.  Transferring
from one command to another Lt. Benson continued to personally pursue the
Nez Perce.  When he finally caught up with the Nez Perce they shot him in
the butt for his trouble.

        Corporal Harry Garland was severely wounded in the thigh.  A bullet
hit Garland's cartridge belt and drove two cartridges from it clear through
his body.  Garfield nevertheless continued to lead his men.  His fearless
example and coolness under fire an inspiration to his men throughout the
fire fight.  

        Nor were such examples of courage limited to the officers.  William
H. Jones was a farrier who changed horseshoes for his cavalry unit.  During
the battle he sustained a painful knee wound, he continued to fight back
despite his wounds.

        Even before General Howard arrived on the scene the Nez Perce
realized there was no way they could over come the small command, and broke
off the engagement.

        Bugler Bernard Brooks was killed at outright Camas Meadows.  Seven
other men were wounded two of which Blacksmith Samuel Glass and Private
Harry Trevor would subsequently die of their wounds.  Glass died of his
wounds after two days, Private Trevor held on for six weeks.

        The Nez Perce claimed that none of their warriors were killed and
only two were slightly wounded during the engagement.

        Captain James Jackson, Corporal Harry Garland, Farrier William H.
Jones and Private Wilfred Clark were awarded the Medal of Honor for their
actions at Camas Meadows.

Charles W. Hanna