1885-1921 RARE Manuscript WWI Spanish American War US Military Scranton PA Book

Frederick William Stillwell was born in Scranton, PA in 1865. He enlisted in 13th Pennsylvania Infantry in 1889. He received his commission, was a Major during the Spanish-American War, and was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel during that conflict. At the start of World War I he was assigned to command Pennsylvania’s 55th Brigade, 28th Division. Stillwell did not pass his physical before the 28th Division departed for France, and he returned to Scranton and retired from the military in January 1918. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Bound in green pebbled boards with gilt detail on spine. Inscription on pasted front endpaper. Foreword is also signed by Frederick. Light toning. Sound binding with crisp and clean pages. Divided into the following parts:

Part 1: Routine Service in Pennsylvania National Guard
Part 2: Study & Instruction
Part 3: Service During Industrial Disturbances
Part 4: Spanish-American War
Part 5: World War
Part 6: Misc.
Part 7: Appendix