On the Trail of Geronimo — page 116: what you’re looking at

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106 ON THE TRAIL OF GERONIMO. inevitable that he should make a first-class soldier In every respect. While Windstrom was short, heavy and some- what sluggish of movement, Joggens was lank, attenuated and remarkably quick. The New Eng- lander was an ardent Protestant, while Windstrom was a devout Catholic, and yet they were so warmly attached that each would have gladly risked his life for the other, as he had done in more than one instance. The remaining two members of the squad, who were destined soon to become involved with the lieutenant in a series of stirring experiences, were Ray Bedford and Walter Braxton. The former was only a couple of years older than Lieutenant Dick, while the latter was a man in middle life. These four had been so incessantly engaged on the border that they could not fail to acquire great knowledge of the Indian country. They were among the most valuable scouts in the service, und had won honorable mention for more than one dar- ing achievement in the campaigns against the Apaches. It was complimentary to Lieutenant Dick that he was placed in command of a company including Conniclooolks (CO)