Joe Medicine Crow
Joseph Medicine Crow-High Bird (October 27, 1913 – April 3, 2016) was a Crow historian and author. He was also an enrolled member of the Crow Nation of Native Americans.
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| File:Joseph Medicine Crow-High Bird - Aug 12 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom.jpg Joe Medicine Crow in 2009 | |
| Born | Joseph Medicine Crow October 27, 1913 |
| Died | April 3, 2016 (aged 102) Billings, Montana, United States |
| Nationality | American, Crow Nation |
| Alma mater | Linfield College University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Tribal historian, anthropologist, author |
| Relatives | White Man Runs Him (step-grandfather) |
| Awards | 23px Presidential Medal of Freedom |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch | 23x20px United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 103rd Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | 23px Bronze Star 23px Légion d'honneur |
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His writings on Native American history and reservation culture are thought to be his best known works, but he was best known for his writings and lectures about the Battle of the Little Bighorn. He was a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Légion d'honneur.
He was a founding member of the Traditional Circle of Indian Elders & Youth. He turned 100 in October 2013.[1] He died in Billings, Montana on April 3, 2016 at the age of 102.[2]
Joe Medicine Crow Media
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (ribbon).svg
Presidential Medal of Freedom (ribbon)
- Bronze Star ribbon.svg
Ribbon from the Bronze Star Medal awarded by the United States Department of Defense.
- Whitemanrunshim.jpg
White Man Runs Him, step-grandfather of Joe Medicine Crow
Plaque dedicating the original museum at Little Bighorn Battlefield (1953)
- Joseph Medicine Crow-High Bird - Aug 12 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom - with Obama and award.jpg
Joseph Medicine Crow-High Bird - Aug 12 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom - with Obama and award
References
- ↑ PIM ‘founder,’ war hero Medicine Crow turns 100. Sage Publishing. October 30, 2013. http://www.codyenterprise.com/news/people/article_8ef043b8-41a4-11e3-888e-001a4bcf887a.html. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ Joe Medicine Crow dies in Billings Sunday morning
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