Medicine Crow was a World War II veteran, serving as a scout in the 103rd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. He received the Bronze Star Medal and the Légion d'honneur for his service during World War II. In 2009, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama.

Nov 23, 2021 · Joe Medicine Crow In World War II. Before battles, Joe Medicine Crow painted two red war stripes on his arms in the Crow tradition, hidden under his uniform. He also carried a yellow eagle feather into battle. The sacred feather came from a Sun Dance medicine man.

Dec 12, 2022 · Discover the life, World War II exploits and other major achievements of Joe Medicine Crow, the last war chief of the Crow Nation.

Jun 28, 2022 · Joseph Medicine Crow, the last war chief of the Apsáalooke (Crow) Nation, World War II hero, recipient of a Presidential Medal of Freedom, renowned Native American historian and USC Dornsife alumnus devoted his life to overcoming intolerance.

Joe Medicine Crow, the last war chief of the Crow Tribe of Montana is profiled in The War, a film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.

Sep 24, 2022 · How he earned the title of War Chief of the Crow tribe is a feat unheard of for decades before World War II started. But for all his feats, he was still a Private in the U.S. Army. “Promote ahead of peers.”

Mar 3, 2016 · Joseph Medicine Crow High Bird did all that, but not in the Wild West of America, oh no. It happened in Europe during WWII. Medicine Crow is a member of the Apsáalooke (Crow) tribe. Born on 27 October 1913 in Montana, he’s still hail and hearty as of February 2016 – meaning he’s 102 years old.

Mar 13, 2025 · Through his service in World War II, Joseph Medicine Crow accomplished the four tasks to become Crow Nation’s last war chief. His legacy became one of bravery and peace among people.

Jan 28, 2023 · Medicine Crow started working at a naval shipyard in Washington before enlisting in the Army in 1943. He became an infantry scout assigned to the 103rd Infantry Division and was almost immediately sent to Europe.

Nov 22, 2021 · Joseph Medicine Crow had to touch or strike a living enemy, wrestle away an enemy’s weapon, enter an enemy camp and steal an enemy’s horse, and command a victorious war party in order to become a Tribal Chief.