Spanish-American War Veterans

Decatur County, Iowa
 
The 50th Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry, formerly the 2nd Regiment of the Iowa National Guard - was ordered into quarters at Camp McKinley, Des Moines, Iowa, on April 25, 1898, and mustered into service on May 17, 1898. The regiment went by rail to Jacksonville, Florida, arriving there on May 24, 1898. They were assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division of the 7th Army Corps. Due to a high number of soldiers suffering from illnesses, the regiment returned to Iowa, arriving in Des Moines on September 17, 1898. The soldiers were granted 30-day furloughs which was extended 10 additional days. The regiment reassembled at camp and was mustered out of service on November 30, 1898.
BONHAM, Cpl. John R. Co. L 50th IA Vol. Inf. mustered 17 May 1898
aged 24 enlisted 02 May 1898 promoted Cpl 17 Jul 1898
Weldon IA
BLAIR, Pvt. William S. Co. M 50th IA Vol. Inf. mustered 17 May 1898
aged 19 enlisted 14 May 1898 mustered out 30 Nov 1898, Des Moines IA
Lamoni IA
KELLEY, Pvt. Winfred B. Co. M 50th IA Vol. Inf. mustered 17 May 1898
aged 21 enlisted 10 May 1898 mustered out 30 Nov 1898, Des Moines IA
Lamoni IA
LITSEY, Pvt. John E. Co. H 50th IA Vol. Inf. mustered 17 May 1898
aged 21 enlisted 10 May 1898 mustered out 30 Nov 1898, Des Moines IA
Weldon IA
RAMSEY, Pvt. James Y. Co. F 50th IA Vol. Inf. mustered 17 May 1898
aged 26 enlisted 24 Jun 1898 mustered out 30 Nov 1898, Des Moines IA
Richland Twp., Decatur Co. IA
WOOLIN, Pvt. J. E. Co. D 50th IA Vol. Inf. mustered 21 Jun 1898
aged 22 enlisted 21 Jun 1898 mustered out 30 Nov 1898, Des Moines IA
Richland Twp., Decatur Co. IA
Company B of the 51st Regiment Iowa Volunteers was recruited from 30 different Iowa towns. Company B's personal make-up was considered to be the best of the regiment. They never failed to perform their duty when called upon. The men were involved in nearly every fight in the Philippines.

HALL, Pvt. Fred A.
Van Wert IA

51st Reg. IA Volunteers Company B

returned home
SOURCES: "Historical Sketch of 50th Regiment IA Volunteer Infantry." "Historical Sketch of 51st Regiment IA Volunteer Infantry." Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers. Vol. VI. 1911. Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, September of 2013
 
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