George R Crook

• Moniker: Grey Wolf

• American

George R Crook was a United States Army cavalry officer notable for his service during the American Civil War and for his campaigns in the American Indian Wars. During the Civil War, he commanded infantry and cavalry units in the Western Virginia campaigns and later served with distinction in the Shenandoah Valley. After the war, Crook became widely known for his leadership in operations against Native American tribes in the West, including campaigns against the Apache and the Sioux, and for his use of Native American scouts in US Army operations. - AsNotedIn