On 14 May 1898, Muscogee, Indian Territory; John F. Boydstun enlisted as a Private with Troop M of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry (The Rough Riders). Troop M was one of the four troops ordered to remain in Tampa during the Invasion of Cuba. From 5 to 13 June, he was absent sick in the Tampa Heights Hospital. He was re-admitted on 6 Aug and released 9 Sept for illness contracted in the line of duty. On 15 Sep 1898, John and his unit were mustered out of service at Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point, Long Island, New York. His place of residence was recorded as Caddo, Indian Territory. His headstone was ordered on 7 Dec 1942 (Muster Papers).
On 14 May 1898, Muscogee, Indian Territory; John F. Boydstun enlisted as a Private with Troop M of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry (The Rough Riders). Troop M was one of the four troops ordered to remain in Tampa during the Invasion of Cuba. From 5 to 13 June, he was absent sick in the Tampa Heights Hospital. He was re-admitted on 6 Aug and released 9 Sept for illness contracted in the line of duty. On 15 Sep 1898, John and his unit were mustered out of service at Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point, Long Island, New York. His place of residence was recorded as Caddo, Indian Territory. His headstone was ordered on 7 Dec 1942 (Muster Papers).
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