John Henry Asendorf in uniform The War Diary of John Henry Asendorf
The Story of a Pennsylvania Volunteer during the Spanish-American War in the Philippines and the Philippine American War
Sunday, July 30th, 1899  Diary View

Sunday July 30/99
the Weather has been lovely but cold it Keeps us buisy to Keep warm at Night we had Services in Social Hall this Evening in Memorim of those who fell in the Battle at Malette on July 31/98 wich Numbr was 18 out of our Regiment Killed and 43 wounded sins then 16 more have been Killed and died total Killed (24 Men) the Servicis where attented by all Men not on duty. up until 12 oClock to day we have but 606 Miles more to make

 

The weather has been lovely but cold. It keeps us busy to keep warm at night. We had services in the social hall this evening in memoriam of those who fell at the Battle of Malete on July 31, 1898 which was eighteen out of our regiment killed and 43 wounded. Since then, sixteen more have been killed and died. Total killed, 24 men. The services were attended by all men not on duty up until 12 o'clock today. We have bot 606 miles more to make.
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