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Sgt Eugene Seminole

Birth	:	17 Dec 1947 Lame Deer, Rosebud County, Montana, USA
Death	:	12 Apr 2014 Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Birney Cemetery, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.2846985, -106.5868988
Description	:	In Loving Memory of Sargent Eugene Seminole "Vehanena hane" United States Marine Corps A Cheyenne Warrior, one of the highest decorated Vietnam War Veteran in the state of Montana passed away on April 12, 2014 at St Vincent Medical Center in Billings, Montana. At his passing he was surrounded by his family with his wife, Marion by his side. Sargent Eugene Seminole, was born on December 17, 1947 in Lame Deer. He was one of the 13 children born to Alfred Hubert Seminole and Mary Jane Yellow Eyes Seminole. As one of the descendants of Northern Cheyenne Chief Dull Knife... Read More	In Loving Memory of Sargent Eugene Seminole "Vehanena hane" United States Marine Corps A Cheyenne Warrior, one of the highest decorated Vietnam War Veteran in the state of Montana passed away on April 12, 2014 at St Vincent Medical Center in Billings, Montana. At his passing he was surrounded by his family with his wife, Marion by his side. Sargent Eugene Seminole, was born on December 17, 1947 in Lame Deer. He was one of the 13 children born to Alfred Hubert Seminole and Mary Jane Yellow Eyes Seminole. As one of the descendants of Northern Cheyenne Chief Dull Knife Eugene was born into a family history that speaks of time when the Northern Cheyenne, under the leadership of Northern Cheyenne Chiefs Dull Knife and Little Wolf, were forcibly removed from the northern plain to the Oklahoma Indian Territory. The history speaks of the people's escape from the Indian Territory on September 9, 1878, and the Fort Robinson Break Out on January 9, 1879. Additionally, he is the great-grandson of Ruben Black Horse, who was among the first Cheyenne Scouts that served under General Nelson A. Miles at Fort Keogh in the late 18th century. Eugene through his mother is also a direct descendant of Northern Cheyenne Chief Crazy Head. In 1968, Eugene joined the United States Marine Corps and he did two tours in Vietnam. He was severely wounded twice in battle. But during a battle at DaNang Barrier he single handily wiped out a Viet Cong machine gun nest and saved his squad. After his heroic action he was awarded the Navy Cross the second highest military medal in the nation. He was awarded a Bronze Star for his heroic action and two purple hearts. He was awarded 13 medals including the Vietnam Campaign with w/60 Device, Vietnam Service w/ 2 Stars, Vietnam Cross with Gallantry, National Defense, US Marine Corps Good Conduct, Presidential Unit Citation, and Rifle Expert Badge. After six years serving his country, Eugene was honorably discharged in 1973 with a rank of Sargent After Eugene completed his first tour in Vietnam in 1970, his parents Hubert and Mary Jane held a traditional Cheyenne Victory Dance to honor their son as a Cheyenne Warrior. The local people and others from such places as South Dakota, Oklahoma came to dance and welcome home their Cheyenne war hero. The special ceremonial events for the victory dance were conducted by a Southern Cheyenne Chief Hailman Little Coyote. It was during the Cheyenne Naming Ceremony for a Cheyenne Warrior that Eugene's Cheyenne name was changed from "White Magpie" to "Chief Killer." Prior to his military service Eugene worked in various jobs both off and on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. He was a hard worker who worked a time as a Tribal Police Officer for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. He later was a Heavy Equipment Operator for the roads department of the Bureau of Indian Affairs until he began working for Peabody and then Western Energy Company in Colstrip, Montana. He took a medical retirement in 2008 in which he attributed his health problems in relation to Vietnam and suffered from Agent Orange. For the past nine years Eugene served his people as a Cheyenne Chief. Eugene assumed the Chieftainship of Chief Dull Knife as a hereditary Chief. A position passed down through the male linage of his father who held the position until his death. Eugene served as a Cheyenne Chief with humanity, responsibly and respect. He is survived by his wife Marion, and his children, Orlando "Curtis", Michael, Winona, Todd, Blaine, Margene, Jeremy, Terry and Erin. He is also survived by his siblings, Mina Seminole, Vickie (Mike) Bearcomesout, Leon (Maxine), Ambrose (Clementine) Martin, Donald Seminole and Richard Foote. His aunts, Beatrice Small, Delores Yelloweyes Morgan, Joanne Yelloweyes of Butte, Montana and Jeannette Stetler of Raleigh, North Carolina. Also surviving him are his 20 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Burton, Raymond and Alfred Seminole and his adopted brother, Robert Bear Chum, Sr. And his sisters Elizabeth and JoHanna Seminole as well as his adopted sister Hilda Tall White Man. Eugene also leaves behind many other relatives. His relative include the Gondara, Yelloweyes, White Dirt, Bird-In-Ground, Onion, Bright Wings, Sooktis, Elk Shoulder, Wolf Name, Evans, Fox, Sioux, Spotted Wolf, One Bear, Shoulder Blade, Eagle Feathers, Head Swift, Waters, Rising Sun, Medicine Top and the Bailey family. Eugene comes from large extended family if we have missed anyone please accept our apology. "Sargent Eugene Seminole is pain free and resting now in the valley of peace. In prayer we ask the Creator to welcome him home and make a special place for him so that he might celebrate with those loved ones who have gone before him." Rubie Sooktis, 2014

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Sgt Eugene Seminole's memorial is located at: Birney Cemetery, Rosebud County, USA.
When did Sgt Eugene Seminole death?
Sgt Eugene Seminole death on 12 Apr 2014 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 45.2846985
Longitude: -106.5868988

Family Members:

Parent

Alfred Hubert Seminole Sr.

(1924 - 2001)

Mary Jane Yellow Eyes Seminole

(1924 - 1986)

Siblings

Burton Hubert Seminole

(1944 - 2005)

Emmanuel Seminole Sr.

(1950 - 1983)

Raymond Joseph Seminole

(1954 - 1972)

Alfred “Vooheheve, Morningstar” Seminole Jr.

(1961 - 2005)

Eva Mae Seminole

(1962 - 1962)

Daniel Seminole

(1965 - 1965)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 45.2846985, -106.5868988

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Coordinate: 45.1091995, -106.2316971

3. Muddy Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.5382996, -106.1931000

8. Ashland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.5867170, -106.2645560

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Coordinate: 45.6070930, -106.2836910

10. Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery of Monarch
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12. Lee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.7792015, -106.5413971

13. Fort Mackenzie Post Cemetery (Defunct)
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Coordinate: 44.8311270, -106.9902060

14. Forty Mile Colony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.2856738, -107.3520215

15. Twin Pine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.3665600, -105.8292100

16. Powder River Battlefield Soldiers Monument
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Coordinate: 45.0977403, -105.8544210

17. Saint Peter's Episcopal Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 44.7971000, -106.9583000

18. Trinity Lutheran Church Columbarium
Sheridan, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7995000, -106.9739000

19. Lodge Grass Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.3223340, -107.3785110

20. Brown Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8321991, -106.4180984

21. Sheridan Municipal Cemetery
Sheridan, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7853012, -106.9702988

22. First Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Sheridan, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7746000, -106.9542000

23. ER Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.9385000, -105.9333000

24. Bean Cemetery
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