The state of Oregon published a listing of all men serving in the Spanish American War and the Phillipine Insurrection in 1902. Stan Clarke -----Original Message----- >From: Pat Burling <burling2@teleport.com> >Sent: Jun 1, 2012 3:12 PM >To: orforum@rootsweb.com >Subject: [GFO] Spanish American War, etc. > >Would like suggestions from those of you on this list. My grandfather has a flag on his grave at Crescent Grove Cemetery in Tigard. I asked what that flag meant and the answer I received, there is a check by his name that indicates he should have a flag. Grandpa was born 1877, so of an age to be in the Spanish American War, but it sure was never mentioned in our family discussions. He was married with 4 children for the WWI and did not serve. Could he have belonged to the National Guard? How can I find out more? > >I was one of the people who helped clear out family stuff and nothing military came to light. Of course, perhaps the check was a mistake? and he doesn't deserve this flag, but it is faithfully put there every year when we visit his grave. > >Any thoughts? > >Pat Burling > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ORFORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message