Killed in action during the Spanish American War near Angeles, P.I. Served with the 3 Texas Infantry.
(12th US Infantry listed on application for Headstone)
Son of O. C. and Jennie Drew
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HEADQUARTERS TWELFTH U. S. INFANTRY,
Angeles, Luzon, August 19, 1899. ADJUTANT-GENERAL FIRST BRIGADE, SECOND DIVISION,
Calulut.
SIR: I have the honor to make report of casualties occurring this day. No blank forms available.
Troops engaged: Twelfth U. S. Infantry and Lieut. William L. Kenly's platoon of Light Battery E, First Artillery.
Early this morning the escort and working party, detachment Company E, Battalion of Engineers, while at work on the track north of town were attacked by a considerable force of insurgents, who, after being driven off, moved to the west. Their movements were observed, and they were taken in flank by other companies on the line and forced north, the artillery successfully shelling their position. A Chinaman, who afterwards came through the line, reported that an insurgent railroad engine had been struck. The second engine was recovered and moved to a place of safety during the day.
In the afternoon Company H, First Lieut. Willis Uline, Twelfth Infantry, commanding, supported by Company I, First Lieut. Alfred W. Drew,Twelfth Infantry, commanding, was sent on a reconnoissance to a barrio 1 mile west of town, which was reached without opposition; but soon after Company H passed the barrio the enemy opened fire from the woods beyond. Their fire was silenced, and thev were driven out of range by the fire of artillery and the companies engaged, including Companies G and E, which arrived to support the others.
The barrio and adjacent shacks on the west were burned, and the troops returned to quarters. Company A made a similar successful reconnoissance to the northeast and burned some houses that had been sheltering insurgent forces. First Lieut. Alfred W. Drew, Twelfth Infantry, was killed about 3.45 p. in. while gallantly commanding his company (I) and advancing toward the insurgents to the support of Company H. He was shot through the right lung by a Kemington bullet.
First Lieut. Willis Uline, Twelfth Infantry, was wounded very seriously—bullet through upper jaw, below lip and middle neck. He was leading his company, which was in advance, with splendid courage toward the enemy's position at the time. 'Respectfully submitted.
J. H. SMITH,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Twelfth U. S. Infantry, Commanding.
No. 68B.
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Battery Drew (1900-1917) - Battery Drew was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 8 inch coastal gun battery on Fort McDowell (1), Angel Island, San Francisco County, California. The battery was named in G.O. 16, 14 Feb 1902 after 1st Lt. Alfred W. Drew, 12th U.S. Infantry, who was killed in action at Angeles, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 19 Aug 1899. Battery construction started in 1898, was completed in 1898 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 1 May 1900 at a cost of $ 34,836.82. Deactivated in 1917
(12th US Infantry listed on application for Headstone)
Son of O. C. and Jennie Drew
************
HEADQUARTERS TWELFTH U. S. INFANTRY,
Angeles, Luzon, August 19, 1899. ADJUTANT-GENERAL FIRST BRIGADE, SECOND DIVISION,
Calulut.
SIR: I have the honor to make report of casualties occurring this day. No blank forms available.
Troops engaged: Twelfth U. S. Infantry and Lieut. William L. Kenly's platoon of Light Battery E, First Artillery.
Early this morning the escort and working party, detachment Company E, Battalion of Engineers, while at work on the track north of town were attacked by a considerable force of insurgents, who, after being driven off, moved to the west. Their movements were observed, and they were taken in flank by other companies on the line and forced north, the artillery successfully shelling their position. A Chinaman, who afterwards came through the line, reported that an insurgent railroad engine had been struck. The second engine was recovered and moved to a place of safety during the day.
In the afternoon Company H, First Lieut. Willis Uline, Twelfth Infantry, commanding, supported by Company I, First Lieut. Alfred W. Drew,Twelfth Infantry, commanding, was sent on a reconnoissance to a barrio 1 mile west of town, which was reached without opposition; but soon after Company H passed the barrio the enemy opened fire from the woods beyond. Their fire was silenced, and thev were driven out of range by the fire of artillery and the companies engaged, including Companies G and E, which arrived to support the others.
The barrio and adjacent shacks on the west were burned, and the troops returned to quarters. Company A made a similar successful reconnoissance to the northeast and burned some houses that had been sheltering insurgent forces. First Lieut. Alfred W. Drew, Twelfth Infantry, was killed about 3.45 p. in. while gallantly commanding his company (I) and advancing toward the insurgents to the support of Company H. He was shot through the right lung by a Kemington bullet.
First Lieut. Willis Uline, Twelfth Infantry, was wounded very seriously—bullet through upper jaw, below lip and middle neck. He was leading his company, which was in advance, with splendid courage toward the enemy's position at the time. 'Respectfully submitted.
J. H. SMITH,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Twelfth U. S. Infantry, Commanding.
No. 68B.
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Battery Drew (1900-1917) - Battery Drew was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 8 inch coastal gun battery on Fort McDowell (1), Angel Island, San Francisco County, California. The battery was named in G.O. 16, 14 Feb 1902 after 1st Lt. Alfred W. Drew, 12th U.S. Infantry, who was killed in action at Angeles, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 19 Aug 1899. Battery construction started in 1898, was completed in 1898 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 1 May 1900 at a cost of $ 34,836.82. Deactivated in 1917
Killed in action during the Spanish American War near Angeles, P.I. Served with the 3 Texas Infantry.
(12th US Infantry listed on application for Headstone)
Son of O. C. and Jennie Drew
************
HEADQUARTERS TWELFTH U. S. INFANTRY,
Angeles, Luzon, August 19, 1899. ADJUTANT-GENERAL FIRST BRIGADE, SECOND DIVISION,
Calulut.
SIR: I have the honor to make report of casualties occurring this day. No blank forms available.
Troops engaged: Twelfth U. S. Infantry and Lieut. William L. Kenly's platoon of Light Battery E, First Artillery.
Early this morning the escort and working party, detachment Company E, Battalion of Engineers, while at work on the track north of town were attacked by a considerable force of insurgents, who, after being driven off, moved to the west. Their movements were observed, and they were taken in flank by other companies on the line and forced north, the artillery successfully shelling their position. A Chinaman, who afterwards came through the line, reported that an insurgent railroad engine had been struck. The second engine was recovered and moved to a place of safety during the day.
In the afternoon Company H, First Lieut. Willis Uline, Twelfth Infantry, commanding, supported by Company I, First Lieut. Alfred W. Drew,Twelfth Infantry, commanding, was sent on a reconnoissance to a barrio 1 mile west of town, which was reached without opposition; but soon after Company H passed the barrio the enemy opened fire from the woods beyond. Their fire was silenced, and thev were driven out of range by the fire of artillery and the companies engaged, including Companies G and E, which arrived to support the others.
The barrio and adjacent shacks on the west were burned, and the troops returned to quarters. Company A made a similar successful reconnoissance to the northeast and burned some houses that had been sheltering insurgent forces. First Lieut. Alfred W. Drew, Twelfth Infantry, was killed about 3.45 p. in. while gallantly commanding his company (I) and advancing toward the insurgents to the support of Company H. He was shot through the right lung by a Kemington bullet.
First Lieut. Willis Uline, Twelfth Infantry, was wounded very seriously—bullet through upper jaw, below lip and middle neck. He was leading his company, which was in advance, with splendid courage toward the enemy's position at the time. 'Respectfully submitted.
J. H. SMITH,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Twelfth U. S. Infantry, Commanding.
No. 68B.
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Battery Drew (1900-1917) - Battery Drew was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 8 inch coastal gun battery on Fort McDowell (1), Angel Island, San Francisco County, California. The battery was named in G.O. 16, 14 Feb 1902 after 1st Lt. Alfred W. Drew, 12th U.S. Infantry, who was killed in action at Angeles, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 19 Aug 1899. Battery construction started in 1898, was completed in 1898 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 1 May 1900 at a cost of $ 34,836.82. Deactivated in 1917
(12th US Infantry listed on application for Headstone)
Son of O. C. and Jennie Drew
************
HEADQUARTERS TWELFTH U. S. INFANTRY,
Angeles, Luzon, August 19, 1899. ADJUTANT-GENERAL FIRST BRIGADE, SECOND DIVISION,
Calulut.
SIR: I have the honor to make report of casualties occurring this day. No blank forms available.
Troops engaged: Twelfth U. S. Infantry and Lieut. William L. Kenly's platoon of Light Battery E, First Artillery.
Early this morning the escort and working party, detachment Company E, Battalion of Engineers, while at work on the track north of town were attacked by a considerable force of insurgents, who, after being driven off, moved to the west. Their movements were observed, and they were taken in flank by other companies on the line and forced north, the artillery successfully shelling their position. A Chinaman, who afterwards came through the line, reported that an insurgent railroad engine had been struck. The second engine was recovered and moved to a place of safety during the day.
In the afternoon Company H, First Lieut. Willis Uline, Twelfth Infantry, commanding, supported by Company I, First Lieut. Alfred W. Drew,Twelfth Infantry, commanding, was sent on a reconnoissance to a barrio 1 mile west of town, which was reached without opposition; but soon after Company H passed the barrio the enemy opened fire from the woods beyond. Their fire was silenced, and thev were driven out of range by the fire of artillery and the companies engaged, including Companies G and E, which arrived to support the others.
The barrio and adjacent shacks on the west were burned, and the troops returned to quarters. Company A made a similar successful reconnoissance to the northeast and burned some houses that had been sheltering insurgent forces. First Lieut. Alfred W. Drew, Twelfth Infantry, was killed about 3.45 p. in. while gallantly commanding his company (I) and advancing toward the insurgents to the support of Company H. He was shot through the right lung by a Kemington bullet.
First Lieut. Willis Uline, Twelfth Infantry, was wounded very seriously—bullet through upper jaw, below lip and middle neck. He was leading his company, which was in advance, with splendid courage toward the enemy's position at the time. 'Respectfully submitted.
J. H. SMITH,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Twelfth U. S. Infantry, Commanding.
No. 68B.
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Battery Drew (1900-1917) - Battery Drew was a reinforced concrete, Endicott Period 8 inch coastal gun battery on Fort McDowell (1), Angel Island, San Francisco County, California. The battery was named in G.O. 16, 14 Feb 1902 after 1st Lt. Alfred W. Drew, 12th U.S. Infantry, who was killed in action at Angeles, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 19 Aug 1899. Battery construction started in 1898, was completed in 1898 and transferred to the Coastal Artillery for use 1 May 1900 at a cost of $ 34,836.82. Deactivated in 1917
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