Carol writes: This is a photo of the Spanish American War Soldiers from Atterberry, Ill. John F Shay is in this photo he was a cousin to my Grandmother. Some of his medals are on this as well.
Bottom of photo: Company I 2nd Infantry, Illinois Volunteers
Photographed at Camp Tanner, May 16, 1898
Wording on medal:
1898
Spanish American War
For Humanities Sake
J. F. Shay,
Atterberry, ILL.
Co. I 2nd ILL.
U.S.V.
Photo and information contributed by Carol Knight
Note: If anyone can identifiy any of the other men, please Email
