Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry Spanish American War Centennial
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N 35° 03.179 W 078° 52.434
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In Linear Park, on the old parade grounds, a monument rest to memorialize the Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry for their service to the United States in the Spanish American War.
Waymark Code: WMQXA8
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2016
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Text of memorial:
The Spanish-American
War Centennial
Fayetteville Independent
Light Infantry
Company A Second Regiment
N C Volunteers
1898 - 1998
"During the Spanish-American War, the F.I.L.I. entered national service as Company A, 2nd Regiment, commanded by Capt. Benjamin R. Huske. Wearing their Confederate uniforms, the enlistees marched into Camp Dan Russell, where "they doffed the grays" and "donned the blues" of the United States. The company trained at Tybee Island, Ga., but did not sail to Cuba. The troops were mustered out at Macon, Ga., on 8 Feb. 1899."
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