In the 1860s and 70s, more and more settlers entered the Inland Northwest. Conflicts between those settlers and Native American tribes at times turned violent. Most notably the Nez Perce War (1877) and the Bannock War (1878) were fought over the forced resettlement of those tribes. In this area of Washington, the Spokane and Colville reservations were created north of the Spokane River. Fear of the tribes leaving the reservation caused the local people to call for a permanent

4 simple steps to researching your ancestor's military service. Where to look for more info than is provided on your family member's DD-214.

I was turned on to history as early as I can remember. My dad told me stories about my relatives and their service in World War II...