Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The 6th Virginia Volunteer Infantry at Camp Poland
Articles appearing in the Knoxville Journal and Tribune in October, 1898, provide accounts of the 6th Virginia Volunteer Infantry in Camp Poland, Tennessee during the Spanish American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Band Music, and Camp Life
An account of the effects of the Army Band on camp life during the Spanish-American War appeared in the Cleveland Press on June 3, 1898.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: A Diary of Pennsylvania Volunteer Artillery
Diary of a member of Battery A, First Brigade, of the Pennsylvania National Guard Volunteer Artillery consisting of four officers and 78 enlisted men were the first mustered into the Spanish American War service from Pennsylvania.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Corporal James P. Jones: Writes Home From Trenches
Spanish-American War era letter written by Corporal James P. Jones describes events that occurred during the days following the attack at on the San Juan Heights, July 1, 1898.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Death of General Vara Del Rey
An account describes events at the Battle of El Caney and the death of General Vara Del Rey during the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The 1st West Virginia Infantry in Camp
Part of a series of articles appearing in the Knoxville Journal and Tribune, provides information on the camp life experienced by the 1st West Virginia Volunteer Infantry at Camp Poland, Tennessee.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Signaling at Cuzco Well
Primary source material offers an account of the actions of Pvt. John Fitzgerald and Sgt. John Quick signaling for help during the Spanish-American War battle at Cuzco Well.