Name/Title
Spanish American War Veterans 1898-1902 MedalEntry/Object ID
2013.3.05Description
The item is a Spanish American War medal belonging to James R. Graham. Graham enlisted in the U.S. Army on August 12, 1895 at the age of 25. He served in the army for 6 years before being honorably discharged on November 9, 1901. Graham arrived in Cuba on June 23, 1898 and stayed until August 12, 1898. The ribbon is an American flag and featuring a bronze eagle, shield, and olive branch at the top and a dangling cross at the bottom. It lists Cuba, Porto Rico, U.S.A. and Philippine Island on the cross. The cross also has weapons at the top of it and soldiers depicted on the cross.Collection
Howard J. GrahamAcquisition
Accession
2013.3Source or Donor
Howard J. GrahamAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Donated in memory of Howard J. Graham