The company numbered sixty men and officers and saw action as part of the expeditionary force dispatched to put down the American Indian uprising during Tecumseh's War.
In September 1811 John Gibson, secretary of the Indiana Territory, called out the militia in response to rising tensions with Native American tribes in the region.
Dennis Pennington was also a member of the company, but was unable to join the expedition because he was overseeing the construction of the new county courthouse and had to attend a meeting of the legislature who were called into an emergency session.
The company contained two musicians, Daniel Cline serving as a drummer and Isham Stroud as a fifer.
By the 16th they crossed the White River and met up with the main army commanded by Governor William Henry Harrison on the 18th.
Upon reaching their destination the Yellow Jackets were removed from the normal chain of command and moved to only answer to Harrison.
On October 3 the army reached the site of modern Terre Haute, a strategic location on the Wabash River.
The company continued to scout the countryside and forage while the rest of the army constructed Fort Harrison.
A small detachment of mounted men under the command of Lieutenant Thomas Berry was added the Yellow Jackets.
He was shot through both thighs and fell; still continuing to encourage them, he was raised up, and received a ball through his body, which put an immediate end to his existence..." Lieutenants McMahan and Berry were also soon wounded and killed.
As the Yellow Jackets were quickly overwhelmed a reserve company of regulars came to reinforce their line and turned the tide.
[7] A few days after the battle, and successful conclusion of the campaign, the militia was released from duty and returned to their homes.