Edward Steptoe
Edward Jenner Steptoe was an officer in the United States Army who served in the MexicanAmerican War and the Indian Wars. He is primarily remembered for his defeat at the Battle of Pine Creek during the SpokaneCoeur dAlenePaloos War. It was at Pine Creek where Steptoe and 164 men were ambushed by over 1000 Indian warriors. The battle, and the subsequent retreat, is also known as the Steptoe Disaster.
Steptoe was born in Virginia and graduated from West Point on July 1, 1837. He first saw action in Florida fighting against the Seminoles.
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