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A rifle-toting war reporter died with Custer at Little Bighorn 150 years ago
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mead Gruver, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Summary created by The San Antonio Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Mead Gruver, Associated Press, as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Original story Read at the source Source published Jun 25, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway Further details about the history of journalists who have lost their lives while working are available from The Associated Press, which has documented the deaths of 38 of its journalists over its 180-year history.
A notable anniversary is being remembered, marking 150 years since a war reporter died alongside Custer at Little Bighorn. This reporter was armed with a rifle at the time of their death. Journalists have faced numerous dangers while working in conflict zones and other locations around the world.
The risks they take have sometimes resulted in fatal consequences, with causes of death including artillery fire, aircraft crashes, and gunfire. Further details about the history of journalists who have lost their lives while working are available from The Associated Press, which has documented the deaths of 38 of its journalists over its 180-year history.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A notable anniversary is being remembered, marking 150 years since a war reporter died alongside Custer at Little Bighorn. This reporter was armed with a rifle at the time of their death. Journalists…
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