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Spearhead Militaria Presents Spanish American War Model 1895 Sack Coat Named to: Private David H. Parker Company G 8th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry To make this listing short and sweet, up for auction in this true Spanish American War model 1895 sack coat (not a 1917 dated WWI item- the real deal). I purchased this ocat from Manion's three years ago, only to search in vain for a name or unit to attribute it to. Over 20 units fought or were called into service from Pennsylvania during the S.A.W. so I was content knowing it was a true SAW piece. Then, in a second pocket that I didn't even realize existed came this small noted phtogrpahed below, identifying the coat to a Private David H. parker, Compnay G, 8th PA Volunteers. Doing a bit of research, I found his name listed on their roster and also found some material on the 1900 Federal census that confirmed his address as being at S. West Street, Carlisle , PA. Parker served with the 8th Vols. from 1898 to early 1899. The unit history is below. Concerning the coat, it is in the conditon one would expect for a 110 year old item ( Fair/good). It has areas of mothing that don't detract or help the appearance of the coat (a photo is representative of the tracking). Furthermore, it has three buttons missing from its closure, howver it closes nicely without them (easily replaced). The collar brass is S.A.W. period prong back Pennsylvania guard insignia and they are matching. One can tell w the infantry rifles or US emblems once were, but they have long been removed. Overall, how many named and authentic SAW coats do you find these days? This one would make a fine addition to any collection. The coat comes with some basic research, a copy of the 1900 census, a partial copy of the 8th's roster with Parker's name included, and the original sales page from Manion's. History of the 8th PA Vol. Infantry During the Spanish American War : 8th Pennsylvania Volunteer InfantryBy Patrick McSherry General:The Eighth Pennsylvania was created from the Eighth Regiment, of the National Guard of Pennsylvania. The unit did not see action, but spent its time at Camp Alger (Virginia), Camp Meade (Pennsylvania) and Camp Mackenzie (Georgia). Unit History:The Eighth regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers reported at their training camp at Camp Hastings , Mount Gretna, Lebanon County, on April 28, 1898, in accordance with General Orders No. 7 issued by the Commonwealth's Adjutant General Office. On arriving, the unit found itself facing snow and rain, and it was unable to set up camp until the next day. The various companies commandeered buildings on the Exposition and Chautauqua grounds to keep dry for the night. While at Mount Gretna, the unit's colonel, Frank Magee, was disqualified from serving for medical reasons. The Eighth's second in command, Thomas F. Hoffman, was promoted to fill the command. To expand the National Guard units, the number of men per company was increased to eighty men. On May 5, representatives were sent home to the individual company stations to recruit. The companies of the Eighth Pennsylvania were all from Southcentral Pennsylvania, as follows: Company A - York CountyCompany B - Schuykill County Company C - Franklin County Company D - Dauphin County ("Harrisburg City Grays") Company E - SchuylkillCounty Company F - Schuylkill County Company G - Cumberland County Company H - Schuylkill Cunty Company I - Lancaster County Company K - Schuylkill County By May 11, Company G was able to be mustered into the Federal service. The remaining companies were mustered the following day. At the time of musertering in, the unit consisted of forty-one officers and 774 enlisted men. After being ordered initially to Camp Thomas on the Federal battlefield park at Chickamauga, Georgia, the order was countermanded, and the unit was sent to Washington DC. The 8th Pennsylvan... 
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