University of Kansas School of Law - Shingle Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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x . A N D 6 ,mL - Jhff ' it ' L 5 'Q ,W . -- if V W X iv ny X S s... , . L ' Milt xwivg p- ,,. 6 KM , tg It is a matter of considerable interest to a large number of the friends of the Univers- ity that so large a number of its students served with the 20th Kansas. YVhen it is remembered that the company formed from the State educational institutions was as- signed to another regiment, it is all the more conclusive evidence of the University's influ- ence on all S-tate institutions to note that of the University men connected with the regi- ment, two became generals, one a lieutenant- colonel, six held the rank of captain, tive the rank of first lieutenant, and one the rank of second lieutenant 5 that of the non- commissioned 'staff of the regiment, three University men were hospital stewards, and W one was regimental quarter-master sergeant 5 that in the ranks of the various compa- nies University men were holding non-com- misioned otlices, as first sergeant, second ser- geants, and corporalsg that every company had its University representative, and that all or nearly all of them were holding posi- tions of trust and responsibility. That a university education makes a man a good soldier is evidenced by the fact that while but one man in twenty-five in the regi- ment became an otlicer, one in every three a.nd a fraction of the Kansas University men obtained that rank. It is still more gratify- ing tothe Law Alumni to note that of its representatives, nine were commissioned and the other two were non-commissioned ofhcers. GEN'L W. S. METCALF, '97, who went out as junior major, has just recently been commis- sioned a brigadier general by brevet. He was twice woundedrwhiie in the service, a Mauser bullet passing through his ear at Caloocan, and another through his foot atBocane, Luzon, P. I., the latter wound being very serious and painful. It must be conceded by all that General Met- calf's military pride, precision, and information did more towards perfecting the discipline and promoting the eiiiciency of the regiment than any other combination of influences. CAPT.. FRED E. BUCHAN, '95, had had military training as an officer of the Kansas National Guards. He acted as adjutant-general of the 2d Brigade, 2d Division, 8 A. C., in Manila be- fore the insurrection, and was in command of the first battalion of the 20th Kansas in its first series of engagements. The serious illness and death of his wife, Lucinda Smith Buchan, Arts '95, terminated his service with the regiment in the P. I's. He has, since his discharge, been commissioned a second lieutenant in the Regu- lar Army, and assigned to the Sixth Cavalry. LIEUT.-COL. E. C. LITTLE, '86, had had little previous military ti-aiming, but being an ardent student, he soon fitted himself for his position. His big-hearted disposition made him a favor- ite among the men of his battalion. His inter- est in and care for the safety of his men re- sulted in some very unfair criticism, but no one who ever saw Ed Little under Hre approves such criticism. ' CAPT. EDVVARD L. GLASGOW went out as iirst lieutenant of Company M, but was promoted captain and assigned to the command of a company. Entering the service with no pre- vious military training, he soon became rec- ognized as one of the most eiiicient oiiicers in the regiment, When the 11th Cavalry, United States Volunteers, was formed at Manila, Glas- gow was given a commission as captain, in which capacity he is still serving. And here 's hoping that the boys who are still serving their country in- the far-off tropic isles will receive regular promotions, and will be permitted to return in health and strength to their native State. -53-

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DEAN GREEN 'S RESIDENCE

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CAPT. WILLIAM J. WATSON, '96, was a justice of the peace in Pittsburg, Kansas, when he en- listed. He was elected first lieutenant of Com- pany D, and was promoted to captain, and was assigned to Company E while the regiment was entrenched at Caloocan. The first fight in which he commanded, his company saw some very severe service at the Tuliajan River. In this battle he handled his men with remarkable coolness and courage. He was severely wound- ed at Guiguinto, March 29, 1899, a bullet pass- ingthrough both lungs, and it has not yet been removed from his body. At the expiration of his service with the 20th Kansas, he was com- missioned a first lieutenant of the 40th Infantry, U. S. V. He returned with that regiment tothe P. I's, and has since been promoted to captain. CAPT. CLAD HAMILTON, '92, a practicing attor- ney, of Topeka, Kansas, entered the service as a private. Acted as clerk at regimental head- quarters, while the regiment was at Camp Mer- ritt, San Francisco. Was there appointed first sergeant of Company B. He was appointed sec- ond lieutenant at Camp Merriam, Presidio, San Francisco. He acted as brigade quartermaster during the early days of the insurrection, and was promoted first lieutenant and subsequently captain, and assigned to Company A, the To- peka company. No man in the regiment, and indeed few men in the entire Volunteer Army, received so many promotions as did Clad Ham- ilton, and yet there is not a man to be found who will not say that he deserved them all. ALFRED o. ALFORD, '97, first lieutenant, had held all the various ranks in Company H, lst Regi- ment, Kansas National Guard, from private to second lieutenant, in which capacity he went out with Company H, 20th Kansas. He was soon promoted to first lieutenant and assigned to Company B, and while leading that company was killed in action February 7, 1899, near Caloocan, Luzon, P. I. Much has been said ot Alford's merits as a student, a soldier, and a gentleman. Suffice it to say here, that of all the eloquent tributes which have been paid to his memory, none have even approximated the greatness of the man. CAPT. ADNA G. CLARKE, '97, was captain of Company H, lst Regiment, Kansas National Guard, at the time the 20th Kansas was formed, and went out as captain of Company H of that regiment. He was in command of the post guard at the time the outbreak occurred. Was severely wounded in the right shoulder at the Tuliajan River, March 25, 1899. Returned to San Francisco, Cal., August 2, 1899, on the United States hospital ship Relief. FIRST LIEUT. E. GUY SIMPSON, '98, Went out as first sergeant of Company H, 20th Kansas, was promoted second lieutenant Company L in the field near Caloocan, and subsequently promoted to first lieutenant Company H, with which or- ganization he came home. While first sergeant he was known, by those of the company who required discipline, as the big unjust. It is a fact, however, that no man who filled that difli- cult position ever acted with greater fairness and fidelity. It may be said of Simpson that he was far more successful in living the life of a Christian soldier than an eminent minister has recently been in editing a Christian daily. M. DE VERE RAFTER, '98, Was appointed hospital steward while the regiment was encamped at the Presidio of San Francisco, Cal. He made four trips across the Pacific as hospital steward of an army transport. It is reported that De Vere enjoyed his duties while serving with a volunteer organization, but that he never could accustom himself to the ways of regular service. With all due respect, it may be said that his work as a saw-bones was not sufliciently dis- tinguished to tempt other lawyers to desert their profession. HARRY GLEN DAVIS, '98, enlisted as a private in Company H, 20th Kansas, without hope of pro- motion, because that company, being a National Guard organization, was already oiiicered. He served faithfully and intelligently as a private soldier, and was appointed corporal While the company was in Manila. As an extra duty, he mastered the art of the army wig-wags. Capt. Adna G. Clarke. ,P I CAPTAIN A. G. CLARKE, Company l-I, 20th Kansas, U. S, V.