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According to History Notes made by Vet. Jack White, Charles Ross was a Scout for the US Army. In 1877, he participated in the Nez Perce Campaign, the Bannock Campaign of 1878 and the Ute skirmishes of 1879.
He joined the NWMP in 1884 and he was present in 1885 at the start of the Riel Rebellion at Battleford, SK. Soon afterwards, he was in the Battle of Cut Knife Hill in the capacity of Chief of Scouts under Colonel Otter.
Charles Ross also served in the South Africa War. His rank was Major with Robert's Horse Regiment. He recieved the DSO in 1901 and on three ocassions was mentioned in dispatches.
Contributors and Appreciation:
Vet. Jack White, and
C/Supt. Brian Brennan, CROPS, 'H' Div.
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J. J. Healy,
Reg.#23685
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