At the outbreak of the Bannock War in May 1878 , Company G was the first body of troops to reach the scene of hostilities .
Captain Bernard reported that the Indians numbered from 300 to 500 .
At the outbreak of the Bannock War in May 1878 , Company G was the first body of troops to reach the scene of hostilities , and Captain Bernard reported that the Indians numbered from 300 to 500 .