William J. Randall

[AlanF]

My great grandfather's nephew was William J. Randall, Private, Company D at the LBH fight. Can anybody refer me to where I can get information on him? I know He was in Capt. Weir's company and was killed later at Bear Paw mountain, Montana. fighting Chief Joseph.

I assume he was one of the "unknowns" and there may not be much info available on his service with the 7th Cavalry. Any help or pointers would be appreciated.
AlanF

[steve wilk]

From Ken Hammer's book _Men With Custer_ p. 285:

RANDALL, WILLIAM J. (William J. Woolslayer)

Pvt. D Company; Born Pittsburgh PA 1850; Died 30 Sept. 1877

Foster (later adopted) son of Andrew and Susan Woolslayer, Andrew died on 20 Oct. 1874. Enlisted on 15 Sept. 1875, at age 25, in Cincinnati by Lt. Patrick Cusack under the name William Woolslayer. Previous occupation was carpenter. KIA 30 Sept. 1877 at Snake Creek, (Bear Paw mtn) Montana in combat against Nez Perce. Reinterred at Custer Battlefield Natl. Cemetery. Had brown eyes, dark complexion; stood 5'7" Listed elsewhere as "Rander". Originally buried at post cemetery, FT. Assiniboine, MT.