The Proud Service of the US Indian Scouts

The US Indian Scouts served the United States as a separate branch of the US Army. This branch was formed after the American Civil War in 1865 because of the huge number of American Indians who fought for the north and south. At least one major battle had more Indians on both sides than whites or blacks, the Battle of Cabin Creek.
The US Indian Scouts served for various reasons, non of which are right or wrong, but almost always to feed their families in a time of rapid change when bison were quickly disappearing. Some enlisted and served to maintain their traditional warring culture and as a chance to engage a longtime traditional enemy (ex. Pawnee vs. Sioux, or Crow vs. Sioux).
This branch of the US Army served until 1950, when it officially retired. The US Indian Scouts had four main duties: translate native languages, gather intelligence about the land (scout), run down deserters, and deliver US mail.

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