STRIKER: A FIGHTING FAMILY

Name: Thomas "The Sharpshooter" Striker

Relation to Rex: Great-great-grandfather

Military Conflict: Civil War

Thomas Striker was born in 1839 in rural Pennsylvania.

He was a natural marksman and developed a passion for hunting and shooting from a young age.

When the Civil War broke out, Thomas joined the Union Army as a sharpshooter, eager to put his skills to use in the service of his country.

Thomas was assigned to the 1st United States Sharpshooters, a regiment known for their marksmanship and elite training.

He quickly distinguished himself as one of the best sharpshooters in the regiment, earning the nickname "The Sharpshooter."

Thomas saw action in several major battles of the Civil War, including Antietam and Gettysburg.

At Gettysburg, Thomas and his unit were deployed on the front lines, tasked with picking off Confederate officers and sharpshooters.

Thomas's accurate and deadly aim helped turn the tide of the battle, as he eliminated several key Confederate targets and disrupted their lines.

After the war, Thomas returned to Pennsylvania, where he married and started a family.

He remained an avid hunter and marksman, and his reputation as a sharpshooter continued to grow.

He participated in several marksmanship competitions, winning many awards and accolades.

Thomas "The Sharpshooter" Striker's marksmanship skills and dedication to his country and his family were an inspiration to his descendants.

His legacy was carried on by his son and grandson, both of whom also served in the military and inherited his love of shooting and hunting.