Abstracts of Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, and China Relief Expedition military and naval service
Series Number
B0809
Summary
This series consists of cards containing military and naval service abstracts and basic personal data for New Yorkers who served in the U.S. Regular Army, Navy, and Marines during the Spanish-American War (1898); Philippine-American War, or "Philippine Insurrection" (1899-1902); and China Relief Expedition against the "Boxer Rebellion" (1900-1901). The cards were procured by the New York Bureau of War Records from the federal government pursuant to Chapter 75 of the Laws of 1919.
Creator
New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Abstracts of muster rolls for National Guard and Naval Militia units mustered into federal service during the Spanish-American War
Series Number
B0801
Summary
These records were created by the Adjutant General's Office to document the military service of individual members of the New York State National Guard and Naval Militia who served in the Spanish-American War. Each abstract describes the soldier's enlistment; how, when, and at what grade he left the organization and why. Sometimes an abstract includes a soldier's physical description occupation, marital status, next of kin, age, residence, place of birth, and service history.
Creator
New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.