TAPS

As we go to press all hearts at National Headquarters are saddened on receipt of a letter from Past Commander in Chief John H. Brandt, Los Angeles, bringing the first intelligence of the death of Comrade John G. van Houton, State Commander, Department of California, Commander of Gen. George Crook Camp No. 9 National Indian War Veterans U.S.A., Los Angeles. Comrade van Houton was born January 9, 1856 and was therefore over 80 years of age at death. He served in the Nez Perces and Bannock Campaign in Co. B 12th U.S Infantry, 1875-1880.

As Adjutant of Camp 9 for over 10 years, then Commander, and State Commander, his service to the organization and to the cause of all Veterans and Widows of Indian Wars has been invaluable. Conservative, loyal, honest and dependable to the highest degree of his ability were his strongest characteristics and such a character in any good work will be long remembered.

Comrade Chas. H. Willey Belmont, N.H., Troop B 6th U.S Cavalry 1879-1884.

Comrade Frank Rogers Emporia, Kanses.

Comrade Sam Nelson Gallup, N.M.

Comrade Edward F. Pulver, Age 81 Indianapolis, Indiana Co. L 3rd U.S Cavalry, 1876-1879 Corporal. Member Camp No. 35.

Comrade Charles L. Hickey Burlington, Vt. Ex-Trumpeter Troop B 7th U.S Cavalry 1890-91. Member Camp No. 11

Comrade Henry H. Tyler Ashland, Mass. Troop A 6th U.S Cavalry 1880-1885, at Ft. Wingate. Member Camp No. 32.

Comrade Jon D. Doyle East Sandwich, Mass. Troop B 6th U.S Cavalry Member of Camp No. 32.

Comrade Emil Richwagon Roxbury(Koxbury), Mass. Co. H 11th U.S Infantry 1879-1884 Member Camp No. 32.

Comrade James G. Moore Irish Free State. Co. B 7th U.S Infantry Oct. 1888- Mar. 1891 Member Camp No. 11.

Comrade Peter W. Deckman, age 91 National Military Home, Calif. Troop F 5th U.S Cavalry 1867-72. Campaigned against Sioux and Cheyenne.

Comrade John Minnard Seattle, Wash.

Comrade Frank L. Childs, age 86. Newton, Conn. Co. B 3rd U.S Infantry 1870-1875.

Comrade Albert B. F. Stiles Raymond, N.H. Troop G 4th U.S Cavalry 1882-1887.

Comrade Bad Heart, Lodge Grass, Montana.

Comrade Miles Gardner Wellman, age 68. Youngstown, N.Y Co. E 21st U.S Infantry Sept. 8 1890-1893]  Campaign against the Sioux.

Comrade Jose Rayo, Field, N.M.

Comrade A. J. Weekley Cypress, Calif. Co. F 6th U.S Infantry 1874-1877. Member of Camp No. 11.

Comrade William Sharp, San Antonia, Texas Troop G 7th U.S Cavalry 1887-1895.

Comrade William B. Knipe, Wilkinsburg, Pa 5th U.S Cavalry and 4th and 22nd U.S Infantry 1875-90.

Comrade George W. Flanagan, Ft. Worth, Tx.

Comrade Frank F. Beahan, Port Angeles, Wash. Troop E 1st U.S Cavalry, July 1882-1887, Signal Corps, July 1887 to January 1900. Member of Camp No. 11.

Comrade Chas. Houpel Troop L 2nd U.S Cavalry Sept. 23, 1876 to Sept. 3, 1877.

Mrs. John Walsh, Kearney, N.J.

Mrs. Karen Wadsten, age 74 Elizabeth City, N.C widow of Comrade Lars Frederick Wadsten.

Comrade William Maurer, Washington, D.C.

Comrade George Wilson, Washington, D.C.

Comrade Drives Down Hill Ft. Washakie, Wyo.

Comrade Zachary Taylor, West Jefferson, Ohio.

Comrade Thomas Joseph Frye, Portland, Oregon.

Comrade George App, New York City, New York. Co. D 3rd U.S Infantry Nov. 6 1873- Sept. 30 1878.

Comrade George C. Shurland, age 79, Washington, D.C. Past Vice Commander, District of Columbia Camp No. 5, National Indian War Veterans, U.S.A. Late Sargeant Battery 1, 2nd U.S Field Artillary, April 1876 to October 1883. His wife passed away only about two weeks prior to his death.