The Soldier's Hand-Book; for the Use of the Enlisted Men of the Army

Description:

One book entitled "The Soldier's Hand-Book; for the Use of the Enlisted Men of the Army." The softcover book has a black leather cover that is stamped in gold-colored text that shows "Soldier's Hand Book, U.S.A., Revised." A label on the left side of the front cover shows the name, "Fischer." The book contains 79 pages of printed text on white paper that list Army rules and regulations and laws relating to military service. It was published under the direction of the Adjutant General of the Army in Washington, D.C., in 1893. Handwritten text in the back of the book indicated that it belonged to John Fischer, Band Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, Fort Wayne, Detroit. He enlisted at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on February 7, 1895. Additional handwritten text gives a brief history of his military service and an accounting of clothing received. A small, accordion-style pouch is included in the inside back cover.

Date Issued:

1893-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Military

Subject Topic:

Soldier's Hand Book, Spanish American War, and Diaries

Subject Name:

Fischer, John

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/E7D63733-52C2-46E5-9816-974736298170