In conjunction with several other Ranger companies , Ross led his men to retaliate against a Kickapoo tribe which had murdered two white families .
When Smith was promoted , the other men in the company unanimously voted to make Ross the new captain .
In conjunction with several other Ranger companies , Ross led Ross ' men to retaliate against a Kickapoo tribe which had murdered two white families .
When Smith was promoted , the other men in the company unanimously voted to make Ross the new captain .