Veterans Affairs in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Volunteer-'98
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 12, 2012
1. The Volunteer – ‘98 Marker
He stood at the curb reflecting,
As the boys were marching by,
He heard the drums, then saw the flag,
And a gleam was in his eye.
He loved that starry banner,
He had no wish for gain,
A grievous thought upon his mind
Was the sinking of the Maine.
Then he kissed his gentle mother,
As he wiped away her tears,
And proudly joined the ranks
Of the marching volunteers.
He was eager for the conflict,
Prepared for any fate,
‘Twas the universal spirit
With the boys of Ninety-Eight.
Erected 1941 by United Spanish American War Veterans, Department of Wisconsin Camps and Auxiliaries.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American.
Location. 43° 1.452′ N, 87° 58.573′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Veterans Affairs. Marker is at the intersection of General Mitchell Boulevard and Hines Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on General Mitchell Boulevard. Marker and statue located on the grounds of Milwaukee's Zablocki VA Medical Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milwaukee WI 53295, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Erastus B. Wolcott, M.D (within shouting distance
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Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 12, 2012
2. The Volunteer – ‘98 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2012, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
