Co K 16th Regt Pa Inf
"Corporal Sloan Dead - The Gallant Young Trooper Succumbed at Coamo, P R - Captain U G Lyons Breaks the Sad News to His Parents - Attended in His Last Moments by Corp Marsh - Was Interred With Military Honors - His Conduct in Battle Was Gallant, and Is So Recorded...The following letter, which is self-explanatory, was received Saturday from Captain Lyons of Company K, at Coamo, by P K Sloan of the Spring Creek road. It gives the particulars of the death on September 8th, from typhoid fever, in a division hospital at Coamo, of his son Corporal Sloan. Mr Sloan got the letter from the post office late Saturday afternoon and broke down completely upon learning its contents. He had not heard of his boy's illness. It was a terrible blow to be informed of his death without previous warning of any kind, and the old gentleman wept as though his heart was broken. The scene was a most affecting one. Young Sloan was tall and athletic and about 25 years of age. He was well known in town and his death was on everybody's tongue Saturday evening. On the second day following Corpal Sloan's death, Private William George succumbed to the same dread disease. This makes five deaths in all that occurred in Company K since the war broke out.
Captain Lyons' letter, which is given in full reads:
Coamo, Porto Rico, Sept 9, 1898
Mr P K Sloan, Titusville, Pa
My dear sir - It is with extreme sorrow I have to advise you of the death of your son George, a corporal of my command. He died yesterday at 11:30 am in brigade hospital at this point. He took sick August 30th and immediately was taken to the hospital. He was unable, however, to stand the dreaded typhoid and gave up his life for his country yesterday and was buried here with all military honors. Corporal Harvey Marsh, one of his companions, was with him at the last, and he was unconscious long before the end. George was beloved of his companions. The military burying ground will be consecrated today. In the fight on August 9th, George displayed great courage and is marked 'gallant' on the company records. His effects will be held here awaiting what disposition you desire of them. Myself and the entire company sympathize with you all in your bereavement. Yours sorrowfully, U G Lyons, Capt, Co K Pa Inf, U S V"
(Titusville Herald, Sept 26, 1898, p.4)
"A Letter from Capt Lyons...It is with sincere regret that the death of Corporal Geo B Sloan of Titusville is recorded and also Private William H George of Townville. Their nearest relatives were notified promptly at the time. Both were buried with military honors in the Sixteenth Pa cemetery at Coamo and the members of Company K were assisted in the sad ceremony by the Third Wisconsin band and Battery B, Fourth US Artillery. The death of Private Philander Young of Lincolnville was also sad information in the company. He died at the US general hospital at Ponce on the 15th, away from his company, and we were therefore unable to give him the same military burial given the others..."
(Titusville Herald, Oct 10, 1898, p.4)
"With Full Military Honors - Impressive Ceremonies Over the Remains of Corporal Sloane and Private Palmer - With solemn service and full military honors the bodies of Corporal George B Sloane and Private Charles Palmer of Company K, Sixteenth Pennsylvania volunteers, who died in Porto Rico and whose remains were brought to the city Saturday for interment, were laid in their last resting places Monday. The funeral of Corporal Sloane was held in St Titus' church at 9 o'clock in the morning. The body was accompanied by an escort of Coleman's band, Citizens Corps, Chase Post No 50; the C B L and Company K. The services in the church were impressive beyond words, Rev Father Curley chanting a requiem high mass, being assisted by the choir of the church. In an eloquent sermon, Father Curley spoke highly of the deceased, praising the example he had set as a model of Christian life. At the conclusion of the mass, the body was escorted to the head of Franklin street, where a farewell was taken by the different organizations, and the funeral party proceeded to St Stephen's cemetery, on the Spring Creek road, where the burial took place. At the grave, the firing squad of Company K fired three volleys over their comrade's grave and the company's bugler,
D E Leslie, sounded taps..."
(Titusville Herald, April 4, 1899, p.3)
"Corporal Sloan Dead - The Gallant Young Trooper Succumbed at Coamo, P R - Captain U G Lyons Breaks the Sad News to His Parents - Attended in His Last Moments by Corp Marsh - Was Interred With Military Honors - His Conduct in Battle Was Gallant, and Is So Recorded...The following letter, which is self-explanatory, was received Saturday from Captain Lyons of Company K, at Coamo, by P K Sloan of the Spring Creek road. It gives the particulars of the death on September 8th, from typhoid fever, in a division hospital at Coamo, of his son Corporal Sloan. Mr Sloan got the letter from the post office late Saturday afternoon and broke down completely upon learning its contents. He had not heard of his boy's illness. It was a terrible blow to be informed of his death without previous warning of any kind, and the old gentleman wept as though his heart was broken. The scene was a most affecting one. Young Sloan was tall and athletic and about 25 years of age. He was well known in town and his death was on everybody's tongue Saturday evening. On the second day following Corpal Sloan's death, Private William George succumbed to the same dread disease. This makes five deaths in all that occurred in Company K since the war broke out.
Captain Lyons' letter, which is given in full reads:
Coamo, Porto Rico, Sept 9, 1898
Mr P K Sloan, Titusville, Pa
My dear sir - It is with extreme sorrow I have to advise you of the death of your son George, a corporal of my command. He died yesterday at 11:30 am in brigade hospital at this point. He took sick August 30th and immediately was taken to the hospital. He was unable, however, to stand the dreaded typhoid and gave up his life for his country yesterday and was buried here with all military honors. Corporal Harvey Marsh, one of his companions, was with him at the last, and he was unconscious long before the end. George was beloved of his companions. The military burying ground will be consecrated today. In the fight on August 9th, George displayed great courage and is marked 'gallant' on the company records. His effects will be held here awaiting what disposition you desire of them. Myself and the entire company sympathize with you all in your bereavement. Yours sorrowfully, U G Lyons, Capt, Co K Pa Inf, U S V"
(Titusville Herald, Sept 26, 1898, p.4)
"A Letter from Capt Lyons...It is with sincere regret that the death of Corporal Geo B Sloan of Titusville is recorded and also Private William H George of Townville. Their nearest relatives were notified promptly at the time. Both were buried with military honors in the Sixteenth Pa cemetery at Coamo and the members of Company K were assisted in the sad ceremony by the Third Wisconsin band and Battery B, Fourth US Artillery. The death of Private Philander Young of Lincolnville was also sad information in the company. He died at the US general hospital at Ponce on the 15th, away from his company, and we were therefore unable to give him the same military burial given the others..."
(Titusville Herald, Oct 10, 1898, p.4)
"With Full Military Honors - Impressive Ceremonies Over the Remains of Corporal Sloane and Private Palmer - With solemn service and full military honors the bodies of Corporal George B Sloane and Private Charles Palmer of Company K, Sixteenth Pennsylvania volunteers, who died in Porto Rico and whose remains were brought to the city Saturday for interment, were laid in their last resting places Monday. The funeral of Corporal Sloane was held in St Titus' church at 9 o'clock in the morning. The body was accompanied by an escort of Coleman's band, Citizens Corps, Chase Post No 50; the C B L and Company K. The services in the church were impressive beyond words, Rev Father Curley chanting a requiem high mass, being assisted by the choir of the church. In an eloquent sermon, Father Curley spoke highly of the deceased, praising the example he had set as a model of Christian life. At the conclusion of the mass, the body was escorted to the head of Franklin street, where a farewell was taken by the different organizations, and the funeral party proceeded to St Stephen's cemetery, on the Spring Creek road, where the burial took place. At the grave, the firing squad of Company K fired three volleys over their comrade's grave and the company's bugler,
D E Leslie, sounded taps..."
(Titusville Herald, April 4, 1899, p.3)
Co K 16th Regt Pa Inf
"Corporal Sloan Dead - The Gallant Young Trooper Succumbed at Coamo, P R - Captain U G Lyons Breaks the Sad News to His Parents - Attended in His Last Moments by Corp Marsh - Was Interred With Military Honors - His Conduct in Battle Was Gallant, and Is So Recorded...The following letter, which is self-explanatory, was received Saturday from Captain Lyons of Company K, at Coamo, by P K Sloan of the Spring Creek road. It gives the particulars of the death on September 8th, from typhoid fever, in a division hospital at Coamo, of his son Corporal Sloan. Mr Sloan got the letter from the post office late Saturday afternoon and broke down completely upon learning its contents. He had not heard of his boy's illness. It was a terrible blow to be informed of his death without previous warning of any kind, and the old gentleman wept as though his heart was broken. The scene was a most affecting one. Young Sloan was tall and athletic and about 25 years of age. He was well known in town and his death was on everybody's tongue Saturday evening. On the second day following Corpal Sloan's death, Private William George succumbed to the same dread disease. This makes five deaths in all that occurred in Company K since the war broke out.
Captain Lyons' letter, which is given in full reads:
Coamo, Porto Rico, Sept 9, 1898
Mr P K Sloan, Titusville, Pa
My dear sir - It is with extreme sorrow I have to advise you of the death of your son George, a corporal of my command. He died yesterday at 11:30 am in brigade hospital at this point. He took sick August 30th and immediately was taken to the hospital. He was unable, however, to stand the dreaded typhoid and gave up his life for his country yesterday and was buried here with all military honors. Corporal Harvey Marsh, one of his companions, was with him at the last, and he was unconscious long before the end. George was beloved of his companions. The military burying ground will be consecrated today. In the fight on August 9th, George displayed great courage and is marked 'gallant' on the company records. His effects will be held here awaiting what disposition you desire of them. Myself and the entire company sympathize with you all in your bereavement. Yours sorrowfully, U G Lyons, Capt, Co K Pa Inf, U S V"
(Titusville Herald, Sept 26, 1898, p.4)
"A Letter from Capt Lyons...It is with sincere regret that the death of Corporal Geo B Sloan of Titusville is recorded and also Private William H George of Townville. Their nearest relatives were notified promptly at the time. Both were buried with military honors in the Sixteenth Pa cemetery at Coamo and the members of Company K were assisted in the sad ceremony by the Third Wisconsin band and Battery B, Fourth US Artillery. The death of Private Philander Young of Lincolnville was also sad information in the company. He died at the US general hospital at Ponce on the 15th, away from his company, and we were therefore unable to give him the same military burial given the others..."
(Titusville Herald, Oct 10, 1898, p.4)
"With Full Military Honors - Impressive Ceremonies Over the Remains of Corporal Sloane and Private Palmer - With solemn service and full military honors the bodies of Corporal George B Sloane and Private Charles Palmer of Company K, Sixteenth Pennsylvania volunteers, who died in Porto Rico and whose remains were brought to the city Saturday for interment, were laid in their last resting places Monday. The funeral of Corporal Sloane was held in St Titus' church at 9 o'clock in the morning. The body was accompanied by an escort of Coleman's band, Citizens Corps, Chase Post No 50; the C B L and Company K. The services in the church were impressive beyond words, Rev Father Curley chanting a requiem high mass, being assisted by the choir of the church. In an eloquent sermon, Father Curley spoke highly of the deceased, praising the example he had set as a model of Christian life. At the conclusion of the mass, the body was escorted to the head of Franklin street, where a farewell was taken by the different organizations, and the funeral party proceeded to St Stephen's cemetery, on the Spring Creek road, where the burial took place. At the grave, the firing squad of Company K fired three volleys over their comrade's grave and the company's bugler,
D E Leslie, sounded taps..."
(Titusville Herald, April 4, 1899, p.3)
"Corporal Sloan Dead - The Gallant Young Trooper Succumbed at Coamo, P R - Captain U G Lyons Breaks the Sad News to His Parents - Attended in His Last Moments by Corp Marsh - Was Interred With Military Honors - His Conduct in Battle Was Gallant, and Is So Recorded...The following letter, which is self-explanatory, was received Saturday from Captain Lyons of Company K, at Coamo, by P K Sloan of the Spring Creek road. It gives the particulars of the death on September 8th, from typhoid fever, in a division hospital at Coamo, of his son Corporal Sloan. Mr Sloan got the letter from the post office late Saturday afternoon and broke down completely upon learning its contents. He had not heard of his boy's illness. It was a terrible blow to be informed of his death without previous warning of any kind, and the old gentleman wept as though his heart was broken. The scene was a most affecting one. Young Sloan was tall and athletic and about 25 years of age. He was well known in town and his death was on everybody's tongue Saturday evening. On the second day following Corpal Sloan's death, Private William George succumbed to the same dread disease. This makes five deaths in all that occurred in Company K since the war broke out.
Captain Lyons' letter, which is given in full reads:
Coamo, Porto Rico, Sept 9, 1898
Mr P K Sloan, Titusville, Pa
My dear sir - It is with extreme sorrow I have to advise you of the death of your son George, a corporal of my command. He died yesterday at 11:30 am in brigade hospital at this point. He took sick August 30th and immediately was taken to the hospital. He was unable, however, to stand the dreaded typhoid and gave up his life for his country yesterday and was buried here with all military honors. Corporal Harvey Marsh, one of his companions, was with him at the last, and he was unconscious long before the end. George was beloved of his companions. The military burying ground will be consecrated today. In the fight on August 9th, George displayed great courage and is marked 'gallant' on the company records. His effects will be held here awaiting what disposition you desire of them. Myself and the entire company sympathize with you all in your bereavement. Yours sorrowfully, U G Lyons, Capt, Co K Pa Inf, U S V"
(Titusville Herald, Sept 26, 1898, p.4)
"A Letter from Capt Lyons...It is with sincere regret that the death of Corporal Geo B Sloan of Titusville is recorded and also Private William H George of Townville. Their nearest relatives were notified promptly at the time. Both were buried with military honors in the Sixteenth Pa cemetery at Coamo and the members of Company K were assisted in the sad ceremony by the Third Wisconsin band and Battery B, Fourth US Artillery. The death of Private Philander Young of Lincolnville was also sad information in the company. He died at the US general hospital at Ponce on the 15th, away from his company, and we were therefore unable to give him the same military burial given the others..."
(Titusville Herald, Oct 10, 1898, p.4)
"With Full Military Honors - Impressive Ceremonies Over the Remains of Corporal Sloane and Private Palmer - With solemn service and full military honors the bodies of Corporal George B Sloane and Private Charles Palmer of Company K, Sixteenth Pennsylvania volunteers, who died in Porto Rico and whose remains were brought to the city Saturday for interment, were laid in their last resting places Monday. The funeral of Corporal Sloane was held in St Titus' church at 9 o'clock in the morning. The body was accompanied by an escort of Coleman's band, Citizens Corps, Chase Post No 50; the C B L and Company K. The services in the church were impressive beyond words, Rev Father Curley chanting a requiem high mass, being assisted by the choir of the church. In an eloquent sermon, Father Curley spoke highly of the deceased, praising the example he had set as a model of Christian life. At the conclusion of the mass, the body was escorted to the head of Franklin street, where a farewell was taken by the different organizations, and the funeral party proceeded to St Stephen's cemetery, on the Spring Creek road, where the burial took place. At the grave, the firing squad of Company K fired three volleys over their comrade's grave and the company's bugler,
D E Leslie, sounded taps..."
(Titusville Herald, April 4, 1899, p.3)
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