Harry was a veteran of the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902). He served as a Private in Company H, 20th US Infantry Regiment.
REGISTER OF ENLISTMENTS, UNITED STATES ARMY
Volume 100, page 204
Full Name: TYSON, Harry G.
Enlistment: 19 Jan 1899 at Ft. Leavenworth, KS
by Lt. Cavanaugh for a period of 3 years
Age: 28
Place of Birth: Iowa
Occupation: Laborer
Physical Description:
Blue eyes, light hair, ruddy complexion, height = 5' 6"
Regiment & Company: 20th Infantry, Co. H
Last Service: [entry left blank]
Remarks: Discharged 17 Jan 1902 at Angel Island, CA by express service;
Private, excellent
In December 1899, "Sykes' Regulars" received orders to proceed to the Philippine Islands. Arriving in Manila in February of 1899, "Sykes'Regulars" fought the rebels who comprised the Aguinaldo Insurrection for three years. The 20th Infantry served two more Philippine tours of duty prior to 1912.
The 20th US Infantry Regiment was credited with participation in the Manila Campaign of 1899 and the Luzon Campaign of 1901.
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COUNCIL GROVE REPUBLICAN — Council Grove, Morris Co., KS
Saturday, 04 May 1940 (p. 1, col. 5)
WHITE CITY MAN DIES
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Harry Tyson Found Unconscious In Garden Near Home
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Harry Tyson, 69 year-old Spanish-American war[1] veteran, died at his home in White City shortly before 5 p. m., yesterday after being discovered in an unconscious condition, in the garden near his home.
Mr. Tyson had apparently been working in the garden when he first became ill. He was discovered by Kenneth Girtch, paper-carrier at White City, when the boy went to deliver Tyson's newspaper. Young Girtch went immediately to the home of a neighbor to summon a doctor. No doctor could be found immediately, however, and Mr. Tyson died shortly before his physician arrived.
The deceased is survived by his wife and the following brothers and sisters: Ben, of Belmont, Kan., George of Manhattan, Mrs. Ida Carson of California, and Mrs. John Ferguson, Andalousa[2], Penn.
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1 Harry actually served in the Philippine Insurrection, not the Spanish-American War.
2 Andalusia, PA
REGISTER OF ENLISTMENTS, UNITED STATES ARMY
Volume 100, page 204
Full Name: TYSON, Harry G.
Enlistment: 19 Jan 1899 at Ft. Leavenworth, KS
by Lt. Cavanaugh for a period of 3 years
Age: 28
Place of Birth: Iowa
Occupation: Laborer
Physical Description:
Blue eyes, light hair, ruddy complexion, height = 5' 6"
Regiment & Company: 20th Infantry, Co. H
Last Service: [entry left blank]
Remarks: Discharged 17 Jan 1902 at Angel Island, CA by express service;
Private, excellent
In December 1899, "Sykes' Regulars" received orders to proceed to the Philippine Islands. Arriving in Manila in February of 1899, "Sykes'Regulars" fought the rebels who comprised the Aguinaldo Insurrection for three years. The 20th Infantry served two more Philippine tours of duty prior to 1912.
The 20th US Infantry Regiment was credited with participation in the Manila Campaign of 1899 and the Luzon Campaign of 1901.
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COUNCIL GROVE REPUBLICAN — Council Grove, Morris Co., KS
Saturday, 04 May 1940 (p. 1, col. 5)
WHITE CITY MAN DIES
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Harry Tyson Found Unconscious In Garden Near Home
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Harry Tyson, 69 year-old Spanish-American war[1] veteran, died at his home in White City shortly before 5 p. m., yesterday after being discovered in an unconscious condition, in the garden near his home.
Mr. Tyson had apparently been working in the garden when he first became ill. He was discovered by Kenneth Girtch, paper-carrier at White City, when the boy went to deliver Tyson's newspaper. Young Girtch went immediately to the home of a neighbor to summon a doctor. No doctor could be found immediately, however, and Mr. Tyson died shortly before his physician arrived.
The deceased is survived by his wife and the following brothers and sisters: Ben, of Belmont, Kan., George of Manhattan, Mrs. Ida Carson of California, and Mrs. John Ferguson, Andalousa[2], Penn.
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1 Harry actually served in the Philippine Insurrection, not the Spanish-American War.
2 Andalusia, PA
Harry was a veteran of the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902). He served as a Private in Company H, 20th US Infantry Regiment.
REGISTER OF ENLISTMENTS, UNITED STATES ARMY
Volume 100, page 204
Full Name: TYSON, Harry G.
Enlistment: 19 Jan 1899 at Ft. Leavenworth, KS
by Lt. Cavanaugh for a period of 3 years
Age: 28
Place of Birth: Iowa
Occupation: Laborer
Physical Description:
Blue eyes, light hair, ruddy complexion, height = 5' 6"
Regiment & Company: 20th Infantry, Co. H
Last Service: [entry left blank]
Remarks: Discharged 17 Jan 1902 at Angel Island, CA by express service;
Private, excellent
In December 1899, "Sykes' Regulars" received orders to proceed to the Philippine Islands. Arriving in Manila in February of 1899, "Sykes'Regulars" fought the rebels who comprised the Aguinaldo Insurrection for three years. The 20th Infantry served two more Philippine tours of duty prior to 1912.
The 20th US Infantry Regiment was credited with participation in the Manila Campaign of 1899 and the Luzon Campaign of 1901.
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COUNCIL GROVE REPUBLICAN — Council Grove, Morris Co., KS
Saturday, 04 May 1940 (p. 1, col. 5)
WHITE CITY MAN DIES
--------------------
Harry Tyson Found Unconscious In Garden Near Home
--------------------
Harry Tyson, 69 year-old Spanish-American war[1] veteran, died at his home in White City shortly before 5 p. m., yesterday after being discovered in an unconscious condition, in the garden near his home.
Mr. Tyson had apparently been working in the garden when he first became ill. He was discovered by Kenneth Girtch, paper-carrier at White City, when the boy went to deliver Tyson's newspaper. Young Girtch went immediately to the home of a neighbor to summon a doctor. No doctor could be found immediately, however, and Mr. Tyson died shortly before his physician arrived.
The deceased is survived by his wife and the following brothers and sisters: Ben, of Belmont, Kan., George of Manhattan, Mrs. Ida Carson of California, and Mrs. John Ferguson, Andalousa[2], Penn.
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1 Harry actually served in the Philippine Insurrection, not the Spanish-American War.
2 Andalusia, PA
REGISTER OF ENLISTMENTS, UNITED STATES ARMY
Volume 100, page 204
Full Name: TYSON, Harry G.
Enlistment: 19 Jan 1899 at Ft. Leavenworth, KS
by Lt. Cavanaugh for a period of 3 years
Age: 28
Place of Birth: Iowa
Occupation: Laborer
Physical Description:
Blue eyes, light hair, ruddy complexion, height = 5' 6"
Regiment & Company: 20th Infantry, Co. H
Last Service: [entry left blank]
Remarks: Discharged 17 Jan 1902 at Angel Island, CA by express service;
Private, excellent
In December 1899, "Sykes' Regulars" received orders to proceed to the Philippine Islands. Arriving in Manila in February of 1899, "Sykes'Regulars" fought the rebels who comprised the Aguinaldo Insurrection for three years. The 20th Infantry served two more Philippine tours of duty prior to 1912.
The 20th US Infantry Regiment was credited with participation in the Manila Campaign of 1899 and the Luzon Campaign of 1901.
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COUNCIL GROVE REPUBLICAN — Council Grove, Morris Co., KS
Saturday, 04 May 1940 (p. 1, col. 5)
WHITE CITY MAN DIES
--------------------
Harry Tyson Found Unconscious In Garden Near Home
--------------------
Harry Tyson, 69 year-old Spanish-American war[1] veteran, died at his home in White City shortly before 5 p. m., yesterday after being discovered in an unconscious condition, in the garden near his home.
Mr. Tyson had apparently been working in the garden when he first became ill. He was discovered by Kenneth Girtch, paper-carrier at White City, when the boy went to deliver Tyson's newspaper. Young Girtch went immediately to the home of a neighbor to summon a doctor. No doctor could be found immediately, however, and Mr. Tyson died shortly before his physician arrived.
The deceased is survived by his wife and the following brothers and sisters: Ben, of Belmont, Kan., George of Manhattan, Mrs. Ida Carson of California, and Mrs. John Ferguson, Andalousa[2], Penn.
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1 Harry actually served in the Philippine Insurrection, not the Spanish-American War.
2 Andalusia, PA
Inscription
HARRY G. TYSON
KANSAS
PVT 20 INF.
MAY 3, 1940
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