Weir Point

Map of the Battle Showing the Defense at Reno Hill

Company M defended the perimeter of the hill on the side of the Little Bighorn River below the steep slopes of the ridge and hill. First Sergeant John Ryan engaged warrior sharpshooters on Sharpshooter Ridge, about 900 yards away.

Map of the Battle Showing the Defense at Reno HillThe Fifth Field2015-09-12T14:27:10-05:00

Private Edward Pigford

A coal-miner from Pennsylvania, Pigford fought in the battle and survived. He claimed he went forward from Weir Point and saw the final minutes of Custer’s destruction, but this claim cannot be verified.

Private Edward PigfordThe Fifth Field2015-09-12T14:38:30-05:00