Monument Col. Hawkins & 10th Pa. Volunteers, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Postcard

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Beautiful Early Post Card
This postcard is unused. It is a Souvenir Postal Card issued by the Pittsburgh Press. The 10th was mustered into Federal Service for the Spanish-American War on 17 April 1898. Training was conducted at Mt. Gretna, Pennsylvania and Chichamauga Park, Georgia. The regiment landed in Manila, Philippine Islands on 21 July 1898. Ten days later the 10th Regiment became the first American troops to encounter enemy fire in the Spanish-American War. The regiment distinguished itself so well it was given the nickname "The Fighting Tenth". Colonel Alexander L. Hawkins commanded the Regiment during this period of active federal service. Colonel Hawkins died of illness aboard ship during the regiments' return trip to the United States. A monument to Colonel Hawkins stands in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA.
It is in very good condition with no tears, folds or bends.
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