Spanish American/WWI Group attributed to Lt. William Henry Armstrong
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Spanish American Group attributed to Lt. William Henry Armstrong
Gents,
As I stated before, I was able to purchase a small collection from a customer who is the grandson of, Lt. William Henry Armstrong who served during the Spanish American War. Apparently, as the story goes, his Grandfather was a member of the US Army who surveyed the Island of Puerto Rico. More research forthcoming.
The group includes:
Dress Jacket with Tails, Cape, 2 named 45 Star American Flags, Shako Plate, Sharpshooter Awards and Collar insignia, gold gilded sword hangers , Mess Kit, Canteen and Bugle.
After the War he attended Harvard and as well, have his drafting table and portable tripod and base for his surveyor's transit.
Joel
Last edited by buellmeister; 06-23-2022 at 12:07 AM.
Pretty interesting group of different items from his kit. By the looks of it, his work in Puerto Rico was significant enough to warrant two volumes worth of “The Cartographic Journey of Lieutenant William H. Armstrong — Puerto Rico 1908-1912.”
I’ll add this photo from a 1933 issue of the LA Times from the UCLA library. General Walther P. Story awarding William H. Armstrong the Award of Achievement for his service in the Span-Am.
Thank you so much for your additional information as well. It is certainly interesting to have a group of items attributed to an Army Officer who was rather significant.
Here is his transit tripod that very likely traveled with him into the interior of Puerto Rico. As well, his drafting table and T-square.
Spanish American Group attributed to Lt. William Henry Armstrong
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