Robert Lee Gaty, Spanish American War (see photo 3), 1899 Camp Columbia, Cuba.

Photograph

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SCCHS

Copyright: St. Charles County Historical Society; Origsize: 6 1/2 x 4 1/4; Origformat: Print-Photographic

Copyright: St. Charles County Historical Society; Origsize: 6 1/2 x 4 1/4; Origformat: Print-Photographic

Name/Title

Robert Lee Gaty, Spanish American War (see photo 3), 1899 Camp Columbia, Cuba.

Entry/Object ID

270.24

Description

Robert Lee Gaty, Spanish American War (see photo 3), 1899 Camp Columbia, Cuba. Second from right, pipe and hat: Chief Bugler A.B. Lemke, Corporal J.A. Sand, Bugler H.B. Wynkoop, Sergeant Robert Lee (Bob) Gaty, C.F. Steinkuehler. Robert L. Gaty writes on card: "18 February, 1899, I am well and hearty. Our Regiment goes on a 10 day march into the interior of the Island tomorrow, so do not expect any letters very soon. Expect to be home before very long as I do not think we will remain here, as there is no use for us any longer. My love to you and Vivian, Your Brother, Bob" - Walker Shore Collection Mounted on cardboard.

Create Date

October 26, 2007

Update Date

March 27, 2026