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          George Crook

          19th-century U.S. Army officer

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          George R. Crook (September 8, – March 21, )[3] was a career United States Army officer who served in the American Civil War and the Indian Wars.

          He is best known for commanding U.S. forces in the campaign that led to the defeat of the Apache leader Geronimo. As a result, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Chief Wolf."[4]

          Early life and military career

          Crook was born to Thomas and Elizabeth Matthews Crook on a farm near Taylorsville, Ohio.

          Nominated to the United States Military Academy by Congressman Robert Schenck, he graduated in , ranking near the bottom of his class.

          He was assigned to the 4th U.S. infantry as brevet second lieutenant, serving in California, – He served in Oregon and northern California, alternately protecting or fighti