Mickey Free U.S. Apache Scout Died December 31, 1913

[David Flores]

This year will be the 100th year of his passing.  Please feel free to visit the official web-site, and share your stories about him on the True West Forum under Today in History, Mickey Free U.S. Apache Scout. 

[Bob Boze Bell]

Although he was brutally captured by an Apache raiding party and mistreated in the beginning (it's ironic that the Apache who captured Mickey was himself a captive), it's interesting that after all was said and done, he chose the Apaches. That in itself speaks volumes. Love the guy. I think he is the model modern character of this country and someday, someday, he will get his due.

[Margaret-Anne Moore]

I alwaysfelt he looked for Irish than even Mexican; Al said he was half Irish and half Mexican.  He chose the Apaches because they appeared to accept him.