|
Spanish American War Soldier Grouping - Clay Platt
This is a grouping of photos and paperwork belonging to a US army soldier who served with Theodore Roosevelt
durnig the Spanish American war. Troop E. 5th Regiment of cavalry.
"Guns dismounted and packed on mules ready for a hike"
"Guns assembled ready for action"
|
This page is a recognition and identification guide for SpanAm US collectibles. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my SpanAm US collectible worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the collectibles
is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.
This service is provided free of charge to the visitor/enthusiast courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com,
a company dedicated to the preservation of military history and to providing quality military
antiques and collectibles to museums, institutions and the general public.
|
|
To all Whom it may concern:
Be it known that pursuant of authority in me vested by telegram from Adjunctant General U.S. May 11, 1898
a furlough is hereby granted to Clay Platt a Private of Troop C, 5th Regiment of
Cavalry for the period from May 12th 1898, to end of the war.
1898 Furlough Document
The authority under which a furlough is granted (whether under army regulations or in pursuance of the orders of a superior)
should be cited on the face of the furlough by the officer granting it. If the period for which the furlough is given is
within the competency of the authority cited. No copy of the order is needed to accompany the furlough when presented to a
disbursing officer for payment of communitation of rations; but if the period is manifestly beyond the competency of the authority
cited, the furlough should . When presented for payment of commutation of rations, be accompanied by copies of all orders in
pursuance of which it was given.
Statement of the military service of Clay Platt
While serving as an enlisted man with the 1st and 5th regiments of cavalry in Cuba during the Spanish American
war he participated in the engagements at:
| Las Guasimas |
June 24, 1898 |
| San Juan Hill |
July 1-2-3, 1898 |
While serving with the 15th cavalry in the Philippine islands he participated in the engagement at:
| Mt. Maquiling |
February 15, 1902 |
| Lake Lanso Expedition |
April and May, 1903 |
| Jolo Expedition |
August 22-29, 1903 |
Photo of Clay Platt in Manila 1919. The soldiers in the photo are all named. The caption reads:
"Capt Platt and his Cow boys, Carnival, Manila 1919.
This Spanish American War US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other SpanAm US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
US Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, Navy and other organizations.
|
