Joe Medicine Crow

American historian

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.

Joe Medicine Crow
Joe Medicine Crow in 2009
Born
Joseph Medicine Crow

(1913-10-27)October 27, 1913
DiedApril 3, 2016(2016-04-03) (aged 102)
Billings, Montana, United States
NationalityAmerican, Crow Nation
Alma materLinfield College
University of Southern California
Occupation(s)Tribal historian, anthropologist, author
RelativesWhite Man Runs Him (step-grandfather)
Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1943–1946
RankPrivate
Unit103rd Infantry Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
Awards Bronze Star
Légion d'honneur

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]

References change

  1. "PIM 'founder,' war hero Medicine Crow turns 100". Cody Enterprise. Sage Publishing. October 30, 2013. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
  2. Joe Medicine Crow dies in Billings Sunday morning