Title
Nampa Volunteers- Spanish American War
Description
The 1st Idaho Volunteer Infantry was mustered into service at Boise, Idaho between May 7 and 18, 1898. On June 27, 1898, the 1st Idaho left the United States for the Philippines aboard the transport Morgan City. It arrived in the Philippines on July 31. On August 13, the unit took part in the capture of the city of Manila.
Photo: Nampa men leaving by train to join the unit to fight in the Philippines.
Photo: Nampa men leaving by train to join the unit to fight in the Philippines.
Date
1898
Contributor
Kern Blakeslee