Is there an historical event you are connected to?

My family's first one that came over from Russia joined the US cavalry. He got sick and was left behind when his regiment left on campaign in 1876, literally at the last minute. The regiment was the 7th Cavalry and they had a date at the Little Big Horn River. He would have been with Custer.

My Uncle was in the US Navy. He was promoted and served on the USS Pennsylvania. Transferred on December 2nd, 1941. From the USS Arizona.