Comanche (Famous War Horse)
Comanche was famed for being the only survivor from the battle of little bighorn and was found standing over the dead body of Captain Keogh. During the battle of little bighorn he was badly wounded being shot several times. Commanche passed away in 1891 at the age of 29, he was taxidermied and put on display at the University of Kansas Natural History Museum, where he remains today. Comanche was the first of only three horses ever to be given a United States Armed Forces military funeral with full honors. ![]() |
