A telegram was received from Manila stating Colonel Smith had been promoted to Brigadier-General. The order was read out at dress parade. Someone in ‘B’ Company shouted out ‘three cheers for the general’ and about a score responded.
James J. Loughrey
(July 4, 1869 — August 28, 1965), Sergeant in ‘A’ Company of the United States California Volunteer Infantry.
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