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Lesson 5#    Activity 5.1-Lieutenant-Colonel William Dillon Otter 

Answer the following questions.

1. When and where was Lieutenant Otter born?

2. In 1885, what was Lieutenant Otter dispatched to do?

3. Lieutenant Otter met the Indian forces at Cut Knife Hill on May 2 and was routed (beaten).      Who helped Lieutenant Otter? 

4. When Lieutenant Otter lost the battle at Cut Knife Hill, did it harm his military reputation      Explain.