Buffalo Soldier Series


September & October 1879
Near today's Meeker, Colorado


Surrounded by Ute braves, units from the 3rd, 5th and 9th Cavalry fight from their circled supply wagons. Pinned down for nine days with the loss of thirteen men and most of their animals, the troopers and wagonmasters lay down a covering fire for Sgt. Johnson (9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers) who is returning with water from nearby Milk Creek. Sgt. Johnson and ten others received the Medal of Honor for this action.


Commissioned by the Division Support Command, 1st Cavalry Division, Ft. Hood, Texas


Public Edition: 500
Image Size: 16" x 26"
Framed Size: 26” X 36”
Year: 2002

All Gallon Limited Edition Prints can be framed with UV Protection Glass which blocks the most damaging Ultraviolet light rays. This helps to preserve the colors in the print.