Mayor's of New Orleans, Louisiana 1898 to 1902.

The following men served as Mayor's of  New Orleans, Lousisina during The Spanish-American War, The Boxer Rebellion and The Philippine Insurrection.

1) Walter C. Flower - He served from April 27th, 1896 to May 7th, 1900.

2) Paul Capdevielle - He served from May 9th, 1900 to December 5th, 1904 (He was born in New Orleans on January 15th, 1845 and died in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi August 13th, 1922. He had served in his mid teen's in the Confederate Army, as a Private in Company D, Orleans Guard Regiment, Louisiana Militia and later in Boone's Battery, Louisiana Light Artillery).

Mayor's of Mobile, Alabama between 1898 and 1902.

The following two Mayor's were in Office, in Mobile, Alabama during The Spanish-American War, The Phillipine Insurrection and The Boxer Rebellion.

1) John Bush 1898-1900

2) Thomas Fry 1900-1902

Son's of Spanish American War Veteran's, Cuba Libre Camp #172 Radio Show, Show #4 (The U.S.S. Maine).

We did Episode #4 of our Camp's Radio Show and you can listen to it by clicking here http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cuba-libre-172/2010/02/17/sons-of-spanish-american-war-veterans-cuba-libre-camp-172-episode-4, We hope you enjoy it !

"Remember the Maine", February 15th.

Remember the U.S.S. Maine and the Brave Men who lost their lives on February 15th, 1898, in Havana, Cuba.

John P. Chidwick, Chaplain on U.S.S. Maine, February 15th, 1898.

Father John P. Chidwick was the Chaplain who served on the U.S.S. Maine. He was on the ship on February 15th, 1898 and gave aid and comfort to the dead and injured (and refused numerous order's to abandon the ship, because he would not leave before the injured). He also conducted the Funeral in Havana, for the U.S.S. Maine dead. // Father John Chadwick died in New York City, on January 13th, 1935.

"Remember The Maine", February 15th (Suggested Book and Poster).

I highly recommend "The Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine" by Samuel Willard Crompton. The book is an excellent narrative of the event's leading up to the sinking of the ship and the long term consequences (the War, ect.). There is also a poster available of the U.S.S. Maine taken after it was sunk in Havana Harbor, for anyone interested in having a copy of that photograph, for mounting or as a collector's item, or to donate to a local school (Social Studies / History Class). // "Remember The Maine" and the men who gave their lives and honor them by remembering their sacrifices, pass down the history of these brave men, even if all you can do is purchase a poster to donate to a local school, let us keep their memories alive, if we as Son's of Spanish American War Veteran's don't > Who Will ??

"Remember The Maine", February 15th

February 15th, 1898 was the day the U.S.S. Maine sank in Havana harbor. We ask all our member's and friend's to remember all the brave men who lost their lives on that day. 
The U.S. Postal Service put out a stamp on February 15th, 1998 commemorating the U.S.S. Maine, which you can see above.

Coca-Cola introduced to Cuba during the Spanish American War, 1898 // La Coca-Cola entra a Cuba durante la Guerra Hispana-Americana, 1898.

Coca-Cola was introduced into Cuba during the Spanish American War by American Troop's. The drink became so popular in Cuba that in May 1899, The Coca-Cola Company made Jose Parejo, a wine merchant, in Havana their first wholesaler.

Son's of Spanish American War Veteran's, Cuba Libre Camp #172, Radio Show, Show # 3 (January 26th).

We did a new episode of our Camp Radio Show last night covering all kind's of topic's and information from "The National Son". We hope you enjoy it, click here to listen http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cuba-libre-172/2010/01/27/sons-of-spanish-american-war-veterans-cuba-libre-camp-172-show-3

2nd Alabama Infantry 1898, Death's from Illness and other Reason's, Companies H, I, K, L and M.

Company H - No Death's Listed
Company I - Private Solomon W. Gold, Private Jas. M. P. Hicks, Private Harvey B. McCutcheon
Company K - No Death's Listed
Company L - No Death's Listed
Company M - Private Wallace Winbourne

New Issue of "The National Son" now available.

Our National Secretary, Brother Bernie O'Brien has published the latest edition of "The National Son". I will be getting "hard" copies of it and have them available to any Camp member's who wish a copy.

Happy New Year, December 31st, 2010 !! // Feliz Ano Nuevo, 31 de Diciembre, 2010 !!

We would like to wish everyone a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous NEW YEAR !! // Les deciamos a todos un prospero ANO NUEVO !!

2nd Alabama Infantry Regiment 1898, Death's from Illness and other Reason's, Companies E, F, and G.

Company E - Private Columbus M. Herrin
Company F - No Death's Listed for Company F
Company G- Private Robert N. Alston
                    Private William E. Rollins
                    Private George Yawn                   

Son's of Spanish American War Veteran's, Cuba Libre #172, Radio Show, Show #2, 11/29/2009.

We did a new BlogTalkRadio Show episode tonight, you can click here to listen http://www.blogtalkradio.com/cuba-libre-172/2009/11/30/sons-of-spanish-american-war-veterans-cuba-libre-c, we hope you enjoy it !

2nd Alabama Infantry Regiment 1898, Death's from Illness and other Reason's, Companies C and D.

Harmon Cox - Private Company C
Charles McHugh - Private Company C
Martin Whatley - Private Company C

There were no death's listed for Company D.

Joseph Forney Johnston, Governor of Alabama during the Spanish American War, 1898.

Joseph Forney Johnston (born March 23th, 1843-died August 8th, 1913), of Jefferson County was elected Governor of Alabama in 1896 and served until 1900. He was the Governor of the State during the Spanish American War, in 1898. He was born in North Carolina and was a Democrat. He had served in the Confederate Army, as a Captain and was wounded 4 times, in combat.

2nd Alabama Infantry Regiment 1898, Death's from Illness and other Reason's, Companies A and B.

Company A - Private Lennie Simmons
Company B - Private Edwin E. James, Private William J. Murphy, Private Anthony Samurcrier and Private Alonzo E. Wells

National President 2009-2010, Brother Tim Downey

This is a photo of our National President, Brother Tim Downey at a recent Spanish American War Event. He is holding an 1895 KRAG.

Chaplain, 2nd Alabama Infantry Regiment 1898.

Archibald C. Harte of Mobile, Alabama was the Chaplain of the 2nd Alabama Infantry, during the Spanish American War. He held the rank of Chaplain and Captain.

2nd Alabama Infantry Regiment, 1898.

The 2nd Alabama Infantry Regiment was mustered in, for the Spanish American War, on May 6th, 1898 and was mustered out on October 31st, 1898.

Washington County, Alabama Veteran's of the Spanish American War, 1898.

Samuel Gilbert - Private Company C, 2nd Alabama Infantry
Hudson Milel - Private Company C, 2nd Alabama Infantry
Noah Mims - Private Company K, 3rd Alabama Infantry
George Thomas - Corporal Company I, 1st Alabama Infantry
Victor Van - Private Company B, 2nd Alabama Infantry

Happy Veteran's Day, November 11th, 2009 // Feliz Dia De Los Veteranos.

We would like to thank all our Men and Women, in the Armed Forces, as well as those who have served, in every war to help keep America Free. Your Sacrifices and Service to our nation is appreciated and not forgotten. God Bless our Brave Troop's now, and those who in the past helped keep America, the nation of Liberty and a beacon of Liberty, to the world.

Chaplain, 1st Alabama Infantry Regiment, 1898.

Owen P. Fitzsimons, of Birmingham, Alabama was the Chaplain of the 1st Alabama Infantry, in 1898. He held the rank of Captain / Chaplain.

William A. LeBaron, Spanish Consul in Mobile, Alabama, 1898.

The Spanish Consulate, in Mobile Alabama was located at 11 South Royal Street, in 1898. Spain was represented by Mr. William A. LeBaron, who was it's Vice Consul (there was no Senior Consul, only a Vice). Mr. LeBaron resided at 400 Saint Francis Street and was from a family who had a long tradition serving as Consul's or Vice Consul's dating back to the War Between The States, for various nation's. Mr. William A. LeBaron was born on November 7th, 1827, the son of Charles LeBaron and Ann McVoy. William A. married Eliza J. Robb, of Mexico City, Mexico, in 1848 and he had served in both the Confederate Army and Navy.

1st Alabama Infantry Regiment 1898, Medical Staff.

Surgeon / Major - William J. Kernachan (of Florence, Alabama)

Asst. Surgeon / 1st Lt. - Richard M. Fletcher Jr. (of Huntsville, Alabama)

Principal Hospital Steward - George W. Worth (of Anniston, Alabama)

Hospital Steward's - David W. Gass (of Birmingham, Alabama), Robert E. Hogan
(of Birmingham, Alabama), Paul D. Vann (of Anniston, Alabama)

1st Alabama Infantry Regiment 1898, Death's from Illness and Other Reason's.

Company A - Pvt. V. Walter Smith, Pvt. James M. Stewart, Pvt. Frank Maloney
Company B - Pvt. William M. Pride
Company C - Pvt. John W. Hannah
Company D - Cpl. Samuel Noble
Company E - Pvt. John F. Horton
Company F - Pvt. John F. Horton
Company G -Sgt. Philip N. Finch
Company H - None Listed
Company I - Pvt. Olin Olsen, Pvt. P. Nicholas Gaines, Pvt. Willie Thompson
There was no Company J, in the 1st Alabama infantry Regiment.
Company K - Pvt. Charles Schitz, Pvt. Fred Sizemore
Company L - Captain George F. Hart, Pvt. Robert J. McCullough
Company M - Pvt. Herman Brada, Pvt. William M. Franklin

1st Alabama Infantry Regiment, 1898.

The 1st Alabama Infantry Regiment was mustered, in for service, during the Spanish American War, on May 6th, 1898, in Mobile, Alabama. It never made it to Cuba or Puerto Rico, as the War was over before they were to arrive. The Regiment was mustered out on October 31st, 1898, at Birmingham, Alabama.

Fort Gaines, Dauphin Island, Alabama 1898.

Fort Gaines, on Dauphin Island, Alabama was still in use by the United States Government, in 1898. The Fort was modified, due to fear's, of a Spanish attack, with three 6-inch disappearing guns and three rapid fire 3-inch gun's. The gun's are long gone, but two of the building's used as Officer's Quarter's, during the war, are still standing outside the present Fort Gaines Historic Site and one is still in use.

The Sons of Spanish American War Veteran's, Cuba Libre Camp #172, FaceBook Group Set Up.

We set up a FaceBook Group, for our Camp. Please go to your FaceBook and sign up for our Group, we are getting alot of publicity via FaceBook, so tell all your friend's who are on it, to join it and also let them know about our Camp Blog. Gracias / Thank's.

The New U.S.S. New York, Sets Sail, but the name has part of it's root's, in The Spanish American War.

The U.S.S New York set sail from Avondale, Louisiana to New York, this week. She was built using steel recovered from The World Trade Center and will be commissioned, on November 7th, at the Intrepid Museum Pier. It will be home ported at Norfolk, Virginia.
There have been a total of 6 U.S.S New York's, with one (the 4th) which served in the Spanish American War. The Ship was an armoured cruiser and served as Rear Admiral William T. Sampson's  flagship, during the Battle of Santiago, Cuba and prior to that had served, at the bombardment of San Juan, Puerto Rico, on May 12th, 1898. It was finally decommissioned in 1933, in the Philippines and was scuttled, in December 1941, to prevent her capture, by the Japanese.

Murdered and Forgotten Utah Deputy Game Warden and Spanish American War Veteran Finally Honored.

Deputy Utah Game Warden and Spanish American War Veteran, Ernest Berry was finally honored today, with a headstone and full Law Enforcement Burial Honor's. He was murdered in 1914, while attempting to enforce Utah hunting law's, near the Great Salt Lake, and his badly decomposed body was quickly interred, in Mount Olivet Cemetery, in Salt Lake City. His grave was never marked, and he is the only Utah Game Warden, ever to be killed, in the line of duty. The Utah Law Enforcement Memorial and The Utah Conservation Officer's Association worked together to make sure his grave was properly marked, culminating, in the erection, of a headstone, on Wednesday October the 14th.
Ernest Berry was born, in Switzerland and enlisted to help defend and protect his new nation, during the Spanish American War, only to be murdered, by a killer, so close to home. May He Rest In Peace.

The Spanish American War and Philippine Insurrection 1898-1902, Uniform's Book.

I bought a copy of this wonderful book by Alejandro De Quesada (illustrated by Stephen Walsh) and highly recommend it to anyone who want's to see the actual uniform's worn not only by U.S. Troop's, but also member's of the Cuban Liberation Army, the Spanish Army and Filipino's. The book is available on Amazon and is part of Osprey Publication's series Men-At-Arms. If you are interested in the Spanish American War, this is a must have, for your personal library. It also makes a great gift, for anyone who had ancestor's who served, in the war or to donate to your local school or college.

President Barack Hussein Obama Awarded Nobel Peace Prize For 2009 // El Presidente Barack Hussein Obama Gana El Premio Nobel De Paz Para 2009.

Barack Hussein Obama, the 44th President of The United States of America has been Awarded The Nobel Peace Prize, for 2009. He is the third sitting U.S President to win the Award, the first being Thomas Woodrow Wilson, in 1919. Spanish American War Hero and former President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, was the first United States President to win the Award, in 1906, for his work, in helping negotiate an end to the Russo-Japanese, which lasted from February 10th, 1904-September 5th, 1905. The Treaty ending the Russo-Japanese War was signed at the U.S. Naval Station, at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on September 5th, 1905.

Cuban Liberation Army // Ejercito Libertador Cubano

The Cuban Liberation Army existed from 1895-1898. It was divided into Corps and Division's. I will be posting more information, on the Cuban Liberation Army, in future post's.

Happy Columbus Day (Oct. 12th) // Feliz Dia de la Raza (12 de Oct.).

The Camp wishes all our member's and friend's a Happy Columbus Day.

New Issue of "The National Son", is available.

The new issue of the Sons of Spanish American War Veteran's Official Publication, "The National Son" is now available. If there are any member's who have not recieved it, feel free to email me at SonsSpanAmWar@Hotmail.com and I will be happy to forward a copy to you.

Clara Louise Maass (June 28th, 1876-August 24, 1901).

Clara Louise Maass volunteered as a contract Nurse, with the United States Army. She served with the 7th U.S. Army Corps, in Jacksonville, Florida, Savannah, Georgia and Santiago De Cuba, from October 1st, 1898-February 5th, 1899. She was discharged and volunteered again to serve in the Philippines, with the 8th Army Corps, from November 1899 to 1900, where she contracted Dengue Fever, in Manila and was again discharged. She once again returned to Cuba, to work with William Gorgas and the U.S Army's Yellow Fever Commission, at the Las Animas Hospital, Cuba. She volunteered, to be bitten by Yellow Fever carrying Mosquitoes and on the second experiment came down, with the disease and died. She was buried at Colon Cemetery, in Havana, Cuba, with full military honor's and her body was later removed to Fairmount Cemetery, Newark, New Jersey (Section L, Lot 81, Grave #2), on February 20th, 1902. She was honored, by the United States Postal Service, with a stamp, on the centennial, of her birth. The Cuban Government issued a stamp honoring her sacrifice, on the 50th Anniversary, of her death, in 1951. // This wonderful woman, a TRUE American Heroine, gave her life, so other's could live, she is an example, of sacrifice, heroism, patriotism and humility. May She Rest In Peace.

Happy Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur !

On Behalf of the Camp, I wish all our Jewish Brother's, in our Camp and in the Organization, a Happy Rosh Hashanah (9/19) and Yom Kippur (9/28).

Mobile, Alabama Spanish American War Military Roster's

I will soon begin posting the names of Soldier's, who served in the Spanish American War, from the Mobile, Alabama area. I hope this help's those hoping to join the organization, from our local area.

S.S.A.W.V. Past National President Raymond LeMay, holding Cuba Libre Camp #172 Charter.

This is a photo of Past National President Brother Raymond LeMay holding the Cuba Libre Camp #172 Charter. The photo was taken at the 2009 National Convention. This photo was already published here on the Blog, in August, but we have finally (!!) framed our new Charter and thought we would repost it, so the member's who haven't seen it could get a glimpse of it.

September 11th, 2001 // El 11 de Septiembre, 2001.

We dedicate this Blog today, to the Memory, of the September 11th victim's. May They Rest In Peace.

Mobile, Alabama History Blog // Nuevo Blog de la Historia de Mobile, Alabama.

The Camp is sponsoring a new Blog, which highlight's Mobile, Alabama History. The Blog will cover the History, Genealogy, Military History, People, Event's ect., of Mobile and the surrounding area. Our Camp is proud to be located, at Mobile, Alabama and we want to support our City and County (Which by the way, is full of Spanish American War History). We also hope to "get our name out" and use it as a recruiting tool and a resource, for those interested, in our City and it's History. Please visit http://www.mobileala.getpaidfrom.us/ we hope you enjoy it. (Above you can see the Flag of The City of Mobile).

William Lambert, Fireman 2nd Class, U.S.S. Maine.

This is one of the few existing photo's of African American Crew Man, William Lambert (of Hampton, Virginia), Fireman 2nd Class and lead pitcher, of the U.S.S. Maine's Baseball Team. He is pictured, in the uniform of the Maine's Baseball Team and is holding a baseball (left handed pitcher). He died, in the explosion, of the ship, on February 15th, 1898, along with every member, of the Baseball Team, with the exception, of John H. Bloomer (who held the rank of Landsman, on the Ship). William Lambert led the U.S.S. Maine's team, to the Navy Championship, in December, of 1897, after the team defeated the crew of the U.S.S. Marblehead. William Lambert was one of 23 African American's, on the U.S.S. Maine. May He and all his Navy Comrades, on the U.S.S. Maine, who lost their lives, on February 15th, 1898, Rest In Peace.

"Message To Garcia" Plaque, Bayamo, Oriente, Cuba // Placa "Mensaje A Garcia" dedicada en Bayamo, Oriente, Cuba.

A Plaque commemorating the famous "Message To Garcia", from President William McKinley Jr. (b. January 29th, 1843, d. September 14th, 1901) to General Calixto Garcia y Iniguez (b. August 4th, 1839, d. December 11th, 1898), via Lt. Andrew Summers Rowan, was dedicated, in Bayamo, Oriente, Cuba, in 1942.

American Legion Post # 1, Havana, Cuba

The American Legion Post #1, in Havana, Cuba was founded initially, by many Spanish American War Veteran's. The Post dedicated a Mausoleum, in Colon Cemetery, in Havana, Cuba, in 1926. This Mausoleum still stands, in Havana and holds the remain's of many Spanish American War Veteran's, World War One Veteran's, Confederate Veteran's and Union Veteran's. The last Commander of The American Legion Post, was Howard Anderson (age 41 and a World War Two Veteran), who was brutally tortured and finally excecuted, by the Castro Regime, on April 19th, 1961, after a "show trial". The old American Legion Mausoleum, is still in decent condition, even after 50 years, of neglect. It was recently videotaped, by a Canadian tourist and one can still clearly see the United Confederate Veteran's, United Spanish American War Veteran's and The Grand Army of The Republic emblem's, on the Mausoleum wall's. It is my hope to somehow get the name's, rank's, unit's, of all Veteran's buried there, I will be working on this project and will keep you informed. /// There are many Spanish American War Veteran's, Boxer Rebellion and Philippine's Insurrection Veteran's buried in many foreign nation's, if any reader's of this Blog overseas, know of any Veteran's, buried, in their Country, please send me an Email and I will add them to our Camp's historical record's.

Melvin Richard Benisch, 1st National President S.S.A.W.V. 1937 // Primer Presidente Nacional, 1937

Here is a photo of our 1st National President Brother Melvin Richard Benisch, 1937. I am looking for his birth date and death date, for our Camp Historical Record's, if you have them please leave me a message or send me an email. // Aqui vemos una photo de nuestro primer Presidente Nacional, El Hermano Melvin Richard Benisch, en 1937. Estamos buscando las fechas de nacimiento y de muerte, para los documentos historicos de nustro campamento, si usted los tiene dejenos un mensaje por correo electronico.

"Remember The Maine" Stamp 1998

This stamp was put out by the U.S. Postal Service, in 1998, in honor of the Spanish American War Centennial. The Stamp was issued on February 15, 1998, to coincide with the sinking, of the U.S.S Maine, in 1898.

Les Paul, American Music Icon Passes Away (1915-2009)

Lester William Polsfuss, better known as Les Paul, a pioneer of the electric guitar and multitrack recording, who revolutionized music, passed away yesterday, at age 94. May He Rest In Peace.

This Day In Spanish American War History

August 12th, 1898 - The United States and Spain ended hostilities. The actual peace treaty was not signed, until December 10th, 1898 (Treaty of Paris) and was not ratified, by the United States, until February 6th, 1899.

More Convention Photo's / Mas Fotos de la Convencion Nacional

This photo show Brother Raymond LeMay, Past National President 2008-2009, with the new National Secretary Brother Bernie O'Bryan (right).