YALE ALUMNI WEEKLY
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Robert D. Mills, ’97, being furloughed
for the purpose from Squadron A, N.
G. N. Y., enlisted June 9, 1898, in Troop
A, New York Volunteer Cavalry, and
joined it at Camp Alger, Falls Church,
Va., where they remained until July 28.
Sailed for Porto Rico on the transport
Massachusetts Aug. 3, 1898. . Camped
near Ponce, Porto Rico, Aug. 8 to Sept.
2. While in Porto Rico, the Troop was
sent in detachments over the island to
quell hostile demonstrations and later
to spread the news of the protocol.
Sailed from Porto Rico Sept. 3, on the
transport Mississippi. Furloughed for
sixty days Sept. 11. Mustered out of
‘the service of the United States Nov.
28, 1808. Mr. Mills was ill with typhoid
fever at his home in Orange, N. J., for
eight weeks, as a result of exposure
while in the service, after which he
again became member of Squadran A.
John Killam Murphy, ’97, was in
camp at Camp Haven, Niantic, Conn.,
June 6 to June 15, with the First Divi-
sion, Connecticut Naval Battalion.
Was mustered into United States ser-
vice on latter date. He served as a sea-
man on board the U. S. receiving
ship Minnesota at Boston, from June
15 until Aug. 9, when he was assigned
to the U. S. S. East Boston. The East
Boston lay at the Boston Navy Yard,
preparing to go to the blockade of
Cuba at the Isle of Pines. Orders to
zo out of commission came before she
was ready. Was honorably discharged
from the service of the United States
on Sept. 5, 1808 :
A. h. E. Pinchot ’97, enlisted May
18, 1898, at Camp Black, Hempstead,
L. I, in Troop A, New York Volun-
teer Cavalry. Moved to Camp Alger,
Falls Church, Va., May 26. Sailed
July 27 from Newport News, Va., for
Porto Rico, on board the transport
Massachusetts. The Troop was at-
tached to the headquarters of the Army
and acted as escort to General Miles with
Troop B, of the Second United States
Cavalry. Taken ill with typhoid fever,
sailed for home on the hospital ship
Relief from Porto Rico, Aug. 29. He
was honorably discharged from the ser-
vice of the United States, Aug. 20, 1808.
Albert Silverstein, ’97, enlisted as a
private May 1, 1808, in the First Regi-
ment, Colorado Volunteers. Encamped
at Camp Adams, Denver, Col., April
29 to May 17: Camp Merritt, San Fran-
cisco, Cal., May 21 to June 14. Trans-
ferred to the Hospital Corps, United
States Army, June 14. June 14, sailed
on the Second Philippine expedition
(taking possession of Wakes Island,
Mid-Pacific Ocean, July 4). Encamped
at Camp Dewey, Island of Luzon, from
July 18 to Aug. 13. In the trenches be-
fore Manila, July 290 to Aug. 12, and
Battle of Manila Aug. 13. Honorably
discharged from’ the service of the
United States Army, March 4, 1899.
The above statements apply to the
First Colorado Volunteers. There be-
ing no provision for a Hospital Corps
in the Volunteer Army, he was trans-
ferred to the United States Army Hos-
pital Corps, still remaining with the
Colorado Regiment, which also par-
ticipated in the war against the Philip-
pine insurgents.
Nathan A. Smyth, ’97, enlisted June
15, 1898, in the United States Navy
with the Connecticut Naval Battalion,
of which he had been a member since
October, 1897, and was assigned to the
U. S. S. East Boston. The East Bos-
ton was on duty in Boston Har-
bor all Summer. Mr. Smyth was hon-
orably discharged from the service of
the United States on Sept. 5, 1808.
C. E. Thomas, ’97, enlisted May 18,
1898, in the Fourth Regiment, Illinois
Volunteers. Ordered to Jacksonville,
Fla., about June 1. Temporarily de-
tached from regiment July 1, and per-
manently detailed as Mounted Courier
at Corps Headquarters, Seventh Army
Corps,- General Fitzhugh Lee com-
manding. Ordered to Savannah, Ga.,
to embark for Havana, Oct. 20; landed
in Havana Dec. 14. Encamped four
months in Province of Havana as part
of Army of Occupation. Was one of
a_squad of four men who hoisted the
United Stacs flag over the Spanish
fortress of Las Cabanas, Jan 1, 1890.
One home to be mustered out April, .
1899.
Robert K. Vibert, ’97, enlisted M
27, 1808, in Company K, First Regi.
Arroyo, Guayama and Ponce.
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ment, Connecticut Volunteer Infantry.
Left Hartford May 7, for Niantic, Conn.
Was in Portland, Me., until July 18,
when went with regiment to Camp AI-
ger, Va. Returned to Niantic Sept. 7;
remained there about two weeks. Fur-
loughed for thirty days. Mustered out
of the service of the United States Nov.
1, 1898.
N. W. Wallis, ’97, served on the auxil-
iary cruiser U. S. S. Badger. Enlisted
May 17, 1808. Served as Store-keeper
in engineer’s department with rating of
Second-class Fireman. On _ blockade
duty at Havana and Nuevitas. The lat-
ter part of the war was stationed at
Guantanamo Bay with Commodore
Watson’s fleet. While off Nuevitas
captured steamer Rodriguez Humberto,
also a large brig and a troop ship. Off
Havana assisted in the destruction of
steamer Alphonso XII, and in shelling
batteries at Mariel.. :
Previous to the war had been a mem-
ber of the New Jersey Naval Reserves
since Jan. 4, 1808.
Karl Webb, 97, enlisted July 25, 1808,
in Troop A, New York Volunteer
Cavalry. Sailed for Porto Rico July
28, on board the transport Massachu-
setts. Troop A was attached to the
headquarters of the army and acted as
escort to General: Miles. Sailed from
Porto Rico, Sept. 3, on board the trans-
port Mississippi, arriving at New York
Sept. 10. Furloughed for sixty days,
beginning Sept. 11. Mustered out of
the service of the United States Nov.
28, 1808.
Previous to the war his record was
as follows: Berkelev Military .School:
Acting Lieutenant in Hundred and
Seventy-First New York Regiment.
G. W. Schmidt, Jr., ex-’97, was mus-
tered into Battery B, Pennsylvania
Light Artillery, United *States Volun-
teers, June 18, 1808. Went into camp
at Chickamauga Park, Ga., where the
Battery remained until July 24, then
going to Newport News, Va. Sailed
July 28, on the transport Roumania
for Porto Rico, arriving at Arroyo,
Aug. 6. The Battery was encamped at
Battery
B, under command of Major Rodney,
United States Army, was about to open
fire on enemy at Aibonita, near Guay-
ama, and on the march to San Juan,
Porto Rico, when news of peace pro-
tocol arrived, and the Battery returned
to Guayama. Sailed from Ponce Sept.
8, on board the Concho and arrived at
Jersey City, Sept. 15.. The Battery ar-
rived in Pittsburg, Sept. 16, and re-
ceived a sixty days furlough on Sept.
19. Mustered out of the service of the
United States Nov. 19, 1808
Ninety-Seven S.
FE. H. Brewer, ’97 S., enlisted in June,
1898, in Battery A, Pennsylvania Volun-
teer Artillery. Encamped at Mount
Gretna, from there going to Newport
News in June, 1898. Stationed at New-
port News guarding unfinished battle
ships until embarking, Aug. 7, for Porto
Rico, arriving at Ponce Aug. 12. Sta-
tioned at Ponce. Sailed on transport
Mississippi Sept. 2; landed at Jersey
City Sept. 10. Sent to Philadelphia and
furloughed.
Curtis P. Brown, ’97S., enlisted June
15, 1898, in the Engineers’ Division,
Connecticut Naval Battalion. Was on
patrol duty in New Haven Harbor for
about a month before being ordered to
Niantic. Went to Niantic, Conn., June
6, 1898. Ordered to Boston to the re-
ceiving ship U. S. S. Minnesota, June
15. Transferred to U. S. S. East Bos-
ton, then to U. S. S. Inca for a short
time. Transferred to U. S. S. Seminole
Aug. 1. Given rating as recommended
upon examination at Niantic, of Chief
Machinist, Aug. tr. The Seminole was
used as a despatch boat in and around
Boston Harbor. In August, the Semi-
nole went to Portland, Me., took the
monitor Montauk in tow, and towed her
to Brooklyn Navy Yard. Honorably
discharged from service.
Winsor P. French, ’97S.. enlisted
May 2, 1808. in the Second Regiment.
New York Volunteers. Was discharged
from that regiment June 20, in order to
accept a Second Lieutenancy in the
Two Hundred and. First New York
Volunteers, and stationed most of the
time at Camp Black, Hempstead, L. I.
Appointed a member of permanent
court-martial. Resigned his commis-
sion Sept. 6, 1808. bey
Ross Anderson Hickok, ’o7 S.,_ en-.
listed May 5. 1808, in Battery A, Light
Artillery, Pennsylvania Volunteers.
Was made a Corporal July 12. Went
from Mt. Gretna to Newport News,
Va., and remained there until July 28.
He was commissioned a First Lieuten-
ant on July 28, and was assigned to
Company M, Fifth Regiment, Pennsyl-
vania Volunteers, which he joined at
Camp Thomas, Chickamauga Park, Ga.
Taken ill with malaria while at Chicka-
mauga. Went to Camp Hamilton,
Lexington, Ky., Aug. 24, returning to
Mt. Gretna, Sept. 15. Furloughed for
thirty days Sept. 20, 1808.
Paul D. Mills, ’97S., enlisted May 6,
1898, in Battery A, Light Artillery.
Pennsylvania Volunteers. |©Promoted
to Corporal; promoted to Sergeant.
63 Center St.,
While he was connected with Battery
A. It was at Mt. Gretna, Pa., and New-
port News, Va., guarding unfinished
battleships at the latter place. Dis-
charged June 18, 1898. Enlisted in the
United States Navy June 21, 1808, and
assigned to the U. S. S. Harvard.
Promoted to Gunner’s Mate, Second-
class, in July. Discharged to accept
commission in July, 1898. Commis-
sioned Second Lieutenant Aug. 9, 1808,
and assigned to the Fourth Regiment,
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, at
Porto Rico. Assigned as Aide-de-camp
to Brigadier-General O. H. Ernst, First
Brigade, First Division, First Corps.
At Coamo, Porto ‘Rico; Aug. 27.
Served under General Ernst until date
of discharge, Dec. 3, 1808
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