June 1st 1899
June 1, 1899
The people are coming back rapidly to their homes they had left, upon the approach of the Americanos and are surprised to find us like
William R. Johnson
(December 5, 1880 -- March 18, 1952). Originally Corporal, Company K of 22nd Regiment, U.S. Infantry as of January 3, 1899, arriving in the Philippines March 4, 1899, and serving as such until he resigned in July, 1899 (he was reappointed to the same rank one year later); made Quartermaster Sergeant in October, 1901 until mustered out in December of that year.
July 4, 1899
July 4, 1899
Everthing is peaceful here. we have nothing but garrison duty. The natives are very friendly and delight in comparing us with the hated Spaniard that
July 10th 1899
July 10, 1899
Last night I was in command of outpost #15 along the river and was attacked just at taps (9). There were only four of us
July 12th 1899
July 12, 1899
The same routine of duty, Pvt. Hauck [U. I.] died in Manila of Dysentary.
July 20th 1899
July 20, 1899
I resigned today—Slight difficulty the cause. Four Corporals resigned together [Warren S.] Day, [William H.] Thomas, [William R.] Johnson and [Clemens] Newbaner.
July 30th 1899
July 30, 1899
No excitement, regular duty rather monotonous. We envy the Volunteers as they are all going home.
Sept. 20, 1899
September 20, 1899
Today we reconoitered in the direction of Santa Ana It was reported that a band of rebels were there, but after wading four miles through
Oct. 5, 1899
October 5, 1899
It has ceased raining, and today we managed to get up the river about 5 miles and drive out a gang of rebels that were
Oct. 12, 1899
October 12, 1899
Today Co’s “F,’‘A,’“I,” and‘‘K,” left station in full marching order, and proceeded up the river to join Gen. [Samuel Baldwin M.] Young’s Brigade, and assist
Oct. 15, 1899
October 15, 1899
We were “bombarded” last night by the rebels with an old smooth-bore cannon. They fired 11 shots with it, without effect. Today a troop of
Oct. 17th 1899
October 17, 1899
At 5 P.M. we left Arayat accompanied by the 3rd and 4th U.S. Cavalry, the 24th Infty, and about 200 Macabees [Macabebes]. Went into camp
Oct. 18th 1899
October 18, 1899
We broke camp at daylight and advanced toward Cabias [Cabiao] with the Macabebees ahead who engaged the enemy about a mile from Cabias, but the
Oct. 19, 1899
October 19, 1899
Today has been the hardest and most trying day I have ever exeprienced shortly after we left Cabias [Cabiao], we encountered the enemy, and from
Oct. 27, 1899
October 27, 1899
After waiting several days for rations etc, to come up, the entire command left San Isidro this morning and started northward. About 6 miles marching
Oct. 30, 1899
October 30, 1899
We left Santa Rosa today Was advance guard again the same as usual. the Cav. always takes the rear Arrived at Cabanatuan about 10 A.M.
Nov. 2, 1899
November 2, 1899
Today the scouts captured a powder mill and arsenal. It was a rude affair. We are waiting here on account of the heavy rains, which
Nov. 5, 1899
November 5, 1899
Several men have been drowned at the river, in building a ferry for the expedition to cross on. They have it almost completed.
Nov. 8, 1899
November 8, 1899
Left Cabanatuan today after dinner. We had hard work getting across the river which is still high. Lt Hannay is left behind to operate ferry.