John Oglesby

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Title

John Oglesby

Subject

Oglesby, John G. (John Gillett), 1878-1938
Spanish-American War (1898)
United States. Army. Volunteer Cavalry, 1st
Tents
Georgia--Camp George H. Thomas

Description

John Oglesby sits in front of a tent at Camp George H. Thomas in Georgia while serving as a Captain with the 1st Illinois Volunteer Cavalry.

On verso: "John D. G. Oglesby; Captain 1st Ill. Vol. Cav; Comdg. 3rd Squadron, Camp Geo. H. Thomas, Georgia. Just back from squadron drill June 15, 1898. 104 in shade 10:30 a.m."

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1898-06-15

Format

jpg

Language

eng

Identifier

405326
John Oglesby Collection
I-13121

Original Format

cabinet card
b&w
1

Physical Dimensions

17 x 14 cm