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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| 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(s) | Tribal historian, anthropologist, author |
| Relatives | White Man Runs Him (step-grandfather) |
| Awards | .png.webp){kind=small} Presidential Medal of Freedom |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 103rd Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World 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
- "PIM 'founder,' war hero Medicine Crow turns 100". Cody Enterprise. Sage Publishing. October 30, 2013. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- Joe Medicine Crow dies in Billings Sunday morning
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