20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry in the Spanish-American War Transcribed by Maureen Reed on Sept 8, 1997 from a book by John A. Ostertag. This book contains additional historical information, photographs and original material. It is still available for purchase through John A. Ostertag, 3005 Charles, St. Joseph, MO 64501-3342, cost $15. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with the USGenWeb policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other gain. Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPANY B Captain Charles B. Walker, appointed regimental adjutant, August 28, 1898, promoted to Captain August 17, 1899. First Lieutenant J. R. Whisner, promoted to Second Lieutenant February 19, 1899, to First Lieutenant August 17, 1899. Second Lieutenant Ben E. Northrup, promoted August 17, 1899. Killed in Action: First Lieutenant Alfred C. Alford, before Caloocan, February 7, 1899, buried Lawrence, Kansas. Promoted to First Lieutenant September 1898. Discharged to re-enlist: Captain Fred E. Buchan, July 30, 1899, to accept commission as Second Lieutenant in the regular army. Left Manila April 19, 1899, to accompany wife's body to the United States. Enlisted men with company: First Sergeant Fred D. Heisler, Quartermaster Sergeant Harry G. Smith; Sergeants Judd N. Bridgman, Claude Spurlock, Arthur Page Jackson, Lemuel D. Cummins; Corporals Fred A. Hecker, Bain Dennis, James H. Cook, Peter J. Nugent, Jaacob (sic) Hammar, Robert T. Boyd, Peter M. Sorenson, Orno E. Tyler, William B. Trembley; Cook George W. Orr; Artificer John A. Johnson; Wagoner Dana C. Pease; Musicians Otis U. Groff, George Bethemeyer; Privates Charles T. Baker, Frederick A. Cook, Henry Clarence Chase, Richard Mapes, Jesse Helm, Harvey I. Harris, William R. Hinkle, Charles H. Holman, William H. Hoffman, Daniel S. Hewitt, William L. Johnson, Robert S. Johnson, Michael Jupetich, Charles I. Lowry, Spurgeon Matson, Alexander M. Mitchell, Charles M. Pease, Harley Pearson, Thomas E. Ridenour, Wilson B. Smith, William J. Saunders, Charles Winger, James Williamson, John Woodward. Wounded, sent home on ship Morgan City: Artificer Charles A. Kelson, arm, Caloocan, Feb 7, 1899; Private John Gillian, both legs, Caloocan, Feb 7, 1899; Private Edward Crane, arm, Guiginto, March 25, 1899; on ship Indiana: Corporal Edward Walling, arm, Caloocan, Feb 10, 1899. Sick, sent home: Privates Marvin J. Powell, on ship Relief; Charles D. Wait, on ship Morgan City. Discharged, San Francisco, disability: Privates William A. Crowell, E. McLeachin, Edwid B. Hoppin, Monty Yeakey, Frank A. Schellhardt, F