Texas Rangers, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, January 11, 1848
Add to My HeroesThomas Couzens
Lieutenant Thomas Couzens, Private Littleton Rattan, Private Richard Gilbert and were killed during a fight with Indians near the headwaters of the Nueces River.
The Rangers had pursued the Indians, who had stolen several horses from their camp. They engaged in hand-to-hand combat after a nine-day pursuit. Private Gilbert and Private Rattan were both killed during the fight. Lieutenant Couzens was struck by an arrow and died from his wounds on January 11th, 1848.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Incident Date Saturday, December 18, 1847
- Weapon Edged weapon
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsLt. Couzens,
On today, the 172nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas.
R.I.P.
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