Were there any major battles fought near Fort McKavett?
There were no major battles fought near the fort. Most field activities consisted of scouting parties conducted by small units of cavalry patrolling through known areas of Native American activity. These scouting parties for the most part were fruitless and uneventful. One significant exception occurred in May of 1870. While on a routine patrol to Kickapoo Springs, 10 men led by Sergeant Emmanuel Stance engaged Native Americans three times successfully and captured 14 horses. This was the fifth encounter between Stance and the Native Americans in two years. For the consistent discharge of his duties and in the face of danger, Sergeant Stance won the Medal of Honor.
