George Herendeen

George Herendeen was a Bozeman pioneer, cowboy, prospector, explorer and lead scout for Custer’s 7th Cavalry at the Little Big Horn. Additionally he served as judge in South Bend, Indiana for four years and was an active member of the Indiana Judges Association.

On July 7, 1876, Custer sent General Alfred Terry a letter regarding Custer’s retreat to Reno Hill which was published the next day in the Helena Herald.

Early Life and Education

Early childhood education is an area of growing interest. Studies have demonstrated that investing in children’s health and development can have a lasting impact on their later schooling, emotional well-being, and social engagement.

Though recent advances have been made in this area, there remain knowledge gaps regarding how best to address the many problems that arise. Successful interventions must be multi-sectoral and require collaboration across ministries and donor institutions.

However, there are also policy obstacles which could thwart success. These include:

Professional Career

George Herendeen has been practicing law for over 52 years, with a focus on government contracts, litigation and dispute resolution. Additionally, his expertise extends to commercial and transactional matters such as corporate advisory services.

He looks forward to spending his retirement years with family and friends in South Bend, IN. In his free time he enjoys hiking, skiing and traveling to visit his children and grandchildren.

He will be speaking at the University of Mary Washington about his Paralympic journey this October as part of a series of events designed to raise awareness about the many individuals living with disabilities on campus and in our community.

Achievements and Honors

He served in the Maryland Campaign and Battle of South Mountain during the Civil War. Additionally, he participated in Shenandoah Valley operations and witnessed Robert E. Lee’s surrender to Ulysses Grant at Appomattox Court House.

He founded the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) and guided it to legendary status. Situated on the campus of Shepherd University, this professional theater has been producing new plays since 1991.

He received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Lawrence Award which is presented to a graduating senior in Chemistry who has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, demonstrated leadership potential, and shown professional promise.

Personal Life

George Herendeen was a white Army scout assigned by General Alfred Terry to accompany Custer’s Seventh Cavalry in June 1876. He wrote to Terry 13 days after the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

On the same day, he also sent a letter to The Helena Herald with another account of the battle. Both letters were published the following day.

Herendeen and a dozen other soldiers hiding in trees heard Custer’s volleys of gunfire from two miles to the south of Thompson and Watson’s lair.