George R. Nugent diary, 16 September 1899-29 April 1900.

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George R. Nugent diary, 16 September 1899-29 April 1900.

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Diary of Corporal Nugent from 16 September 1899 to 29 April 1900. He describes his unit's transportation to the Philippine Islands (PI) through Gibraltar, Malta, Port Siad and the Suez Canal in Egypt, Colombo in Ceylon (modern Sri Lanka), and Singapore. Nugent then gives a narrative account of his unit going ashore from the Gunboat 'Helena' in Donsol, PI. His diary describes his unit's actions in Donsol, PI until they were relieved.

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United States. Army. Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 47th. Company A

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Nugent, George

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Corporal George R. Nugent enlisted in Company A, 47th U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiment on 16 September 1899 in Baltimore. On 4 Nov 1899, his regiment set sail for the Philippine Islands (PI) on the U.S. Army Transport Thomas of the Philippine Service. His unit was stationed at Donsol, PI until 28 April 1900 when they returned to Manila. From the description of George R. Nugent diary, 16 September 1899-29 April 1900. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 652944204 ...