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Soldiers of Blair County - Spanish-American War

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Overview

The provided pages contain an alphabetical index of soldiers from Blair County, Pennsylvania, who served during the Spanish-American War. The list is organized by surname and includes biographical data such as rank, organization, birth/death years, cemetery location, and residence.

Key Data Points

  • Subject: Spanish-American War Veterans (Blair County, PA)
  • Surnames Covered: A through Z (specifically visible: Ackerman to Zimmerman)
  • Data Fields: Name, Rank, Organization, Born, Died, Cemetery, Location

Notable Entries and Statistics

The document lists numerous individuals with varying service records. Below are specific examples of the data provided:

  • Service Branches:

    • Infantry: Most common (e. g. , 5 Pa. Inf. , 43 U. S. Vol. Inf. )
    • Cavalry: (e. g. , 2 Cav. , 7 Cav. )
    • Navy/Marines: (e. g. , U. S. Navy, U. S. Marines)
    • Signal Corps: (e. g. , Pvt. Signal Corps)

  • Locations of Residence:

    • Altoona: The most frequently listed location.
    • Tyrone: Second most common.
    • Bellwood, Hollidaysburg, Pa. , New York: Other listed locations.

  • Cemetery Locations:

    • Grandview, Fairview, Rose Hill: Common local cemeteries.
    • Logan Valley, Oak Ridge, St. Johns: Other burial sites.
    • International/Other: Some entries list "France" (Oise-Argonne), "California" (Los Angeles), or "Virginia" (Arlington).

  • Specific Examples:

    • Ackerman, Lee H. : Art. A, 20 Inf. ; Born 1873, Died 1929; Grandview Cemetery, Altoona.
    • Addleman, Ernest L. : Sgt. Sheridan Troop; Died 1901; Burkets Cemetery, Warriors Mark.
    • Fagley, Daniel D. : Cpl. C, 43 U. S. Vol. Inf. ; Born 1880, Died 1939; Los Angeles Cemetery, California.
    • Galbraith, Robert C. : Pvt. Sheridan Troop; Born 1859, Died 1918; Arlington Cemetery, Virginia.
    • Zimmerman, William H. : Pvt. E, 5 Cav. ; Born 1874, Died 1939; Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood.

Additional Records

The final page includes a section titled "ADDITIONAL RECORDS" with blank dotted lines, suggesting space for future entries or corrections to the main list.

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