Spanish - American War Army veteran
PVT George H. Long
enlistment date: 11 July 1898
discharge date: 28 December 1898
16TH Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, G Company
Designated as the 16th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, the unit was mobilized on 28 April 1898 and activated into federal service for the Spanish-American War on 10 May 1898 at their mobilization site, Mt. Gretna, PA. They sailed to Puerto Rico on 5 July 1898 and served with the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Army Corps throughout the campaign. The unit was noted for actions in the battle of Coamo, where the Regiment sustained six wounded and one killed in action during a blocking action. The unit was awarded the Battle Streamer marked Puerto Rico for their service. They were mustered out of federal service in December 1898.
PVT George H. Long
enlistment date: 11 July 1898
discharge date: 28 December 1898
16TH Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, G Company
Designated as the 16th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, the unit was mobilized on 28 April 1898 and activated into federal service for the Spanish-American War on 10 May 1898 at their mobilization site, Mt. Gretna, PA. They sailed to Puerto Rico on 5 July 1898 and served with the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Army Corps throughout the campaign. The unit was noted for actions in the battle of Coamo, where the Regiment sustained six wounded and one killed in action during a blocking action. The unit was awarded the Battle Streamer marked Puerto Rico for their service. They were mustered out of federal service in December 1898.
Spanish - American War Army veteran
PVT George H. Long
enlistment date: 11 July 1898
discharge date: 28 December 1898
16TH Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, G Company
Designated as the 16th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, the unit was mobilized on 28 April 1898 and activated into federal service for the Spanish-American War on 10 May 1898 at their mobilization site, Mt. Gretna, PA. They sailed to Puerto Rico on 5 July 1898 and served with the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Army Corps throughout the campaign. The unit was noted for actions in the battle of Coamo, where the Regiment sustained six wounded and one killed in action during a blocking action. The unit was awarded the Battle Streamer marked Puerto Rico for their service. They were mustered out of federal service in December 1898.
PVT George H. Long
enlistment date: 11 July 1898
discharge date: 28 December 1898
16TH Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, G Company
Designated as the 16th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, the unit was mobilized on 28 April 1898 and activated into federal service for the Spanish-American War on 10 May 1898 at their mobilization site, Mt. Gretna, PA. They sailed to Puerto Rico on 5 July 1898 and served with the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Army Corps throughout the campaign. The unit was noted for actions in the battle of Coamo, where the Regiment sustained six wounded and one killed in action during a blocking action. The unit was awarded the Battle Streamer marked Puerto Rico for their service. They were mustered out of federal service in December 1898.
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