Battle of Milk Creek (1879 AD)

Battle of Milk Creek (Side A vs Ute) took place in 1879 AD during the Ute Wars, American Indian Wars.

Battle facts

Year: 1879 AD
Date: 1879-10-05
Era: Modern
Conflict: the Ute Wars, American Indian Wars
Side B: Ute
Commanders (A): Wesley Merritt, Thomas T. Thornburgh
Commanders (B): Chief Douglas, Nicaagat (Jack)
Casualties: approx. 24 killed 44 wounded19–37 killed 7 missing
Outcome: | combatant1 =
Coordinates: 40.202°, -107.690°

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Battle of Milk Creek (1879 AD)

Battle of Milk Creek took place in 1879 AD. Side A vs Ute. Approx. 24 killed 44 wounded19–37 killed 7 missing casualties. Part of the Ute Wars, American Indian Wars. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.