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Whirlwind Soldier, Hugh

Hugh Whirlwind Soldier arrived at the Carlisle Indian School on October 6, 1879 at the age of 8 years old.  He would not last very long and leave June 23, 1880.  There was also no follow up reports on what Hugh did after leaving Carlisle.

Sioux

Indian Name (translated): “Running Horse”

Arrived Carlisle Indian School October 6, 1879

Age at Arrival: 8 years

Previous Schooling: None

Didn’t Graduate, left on 1880

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