Battle Person Detail

McIntosh, James M.

Bio:
In December 1861, as part of a campaign to subdue the Native American Union sympathizers in Indian Territory and consolidate control, Colonel James M. McIntosh and Colonel Douglas H. Cooper, commanding the Indian Department, planned a combined attack at Chustenahlah. Chief Opothleyahola'³ band of Creeks and Seminoles mounted no resistance to this attack, but retreated in the forefront of the assault.
Rank:
Colonel