I am looking for anyone whom might have information on the whereabouts and life of T/5 Harvey Francis Walking Eagle. He was from St. Francis, South Dakota, and served in the 91st Division, 363rd Infantry Regiment, Medical Detachment in World War Two. He earned a Bronze Star in 1944 during the Rome-Arno Campaign. I have heard that he was full blooded Sioux. He was a buddy of my Grandfather, Haskel M. Reels; having served together in the same unit. Any information would be deeply appreciated.

Have you "googled" "Harvey Walking Eagle"? I found a website documenting the lives of Native Americans. Included are photos of the family of a Harvey Walking Eagle who served in WW11. Here is the link:

http://magis.creighton.edu/

click on "photographs", then "Native Americans" , then "Crying for a Vision".

By the way: while looking for Mr. Walking Eagle and your grandfather's unit, I came across the following:

History of the 363rd Infantry: One Regiment of the 91st Division in World War 11. by Ralph E. Strootman. Publishedf 1947 by Infantry Journal Press. Original from the University of Michigan. 354 pages.

Your grandfather is listed by name in one entry (can't read the page online, though), and Walking Eagle is included, too.

I see used copies of the book are offered for sale online, and copies are in many University libraries.

Thank you for the information. I had not seen the website you linked in your first response. The photo from the funeral mentions Harvey Walking Eagle. I wonder if it is the same fellow?

The book by Mr. Strootman is one that I already own. We were lucky that he wrote this volume when he did. Most of the records that he used for reference are no longer in existance. The VA fire in the 1970's wiped out most of the service records for the WW2 Army vets.

Thanks again for responding!