The war against the Native Americans was an ongoing process throughout the early history of the United States. Prior to the Civil War, with the expansion of white settlers throughout the Midwest and West, the seriousness of the Indian situation began to trouble the government. Many engagements between the Indians, settlers, and the U.S. Army occured. After the Civil War, the war against the Indians was renewed with vigor, especially after the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876 and the death of the American icon, General George A. Custer. Two men, according to record, served in the military against the Indians. They are listed below.

Baker, William- Enlisted, Indiana. He also served in the Civil War, 10th Indiana Infantry, enlisting in Clinton Co., IN. He died 1/1/1905, and is buried in Maple Cemetery, Westfield Twp, Westfield, Illinois.

Hancock, Columbus- Enlisted, Indiana. He also served in the Civil War, 79th Indiana Infantry. He died 2/1/1912, and is buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Westfield Twp, Westfield, Illinois.