Battle of Suggs

The Battle of Suggs, also known as the Suggs Affray or the Suggs Affair, was a shootout between Buffalo Soldiers and Wyoming homesteaders in Suggs, Wyoming on June 17, 1892. The skirmish was part of a larger conflict known as the Johnson County War that was fought between 1889 and 1893.

Battle of Suggs
Part of Johnson County War
DateJune 17, 1892
Location44.649°N 106.114°W / 44.649; -106.114
Result Homesteader victory
Belligerents
9th Cavalry Homesteaders
Commanders and leaders
Charles S. Ilsey Unknown
Strength
20 Unknown
Casualties and losses
1 killed
2 wounded
None
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