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Jim F · 21st January 2010, 01:54 PM

Thank you, Battara and Carlos, for your kind responses!

I've since learned a lot about the personal history of Corporal Louis Murphy. He enlisted in Co. D of the 21st U.S. Infantry on March 6, 1899, in Philadelphia, for a three-year term. His enlistment officer was a Lt. Moses. Louis was 22 years, 2 months old, and was described as 5' 4' tall, with grey eyes, black hair, and a dark complexion. His occupation at the time of enlistment was "laborer."

He was discharged at Lipa, P.I. at the expiration of his term of service (March 5, 1902) with the rank of Corporal and immediately re-enlisted at Lipa on the very next day, again for a period of three years. This time his occupation was listed as "soldier". Note that he acquired the dagger just two weeks later.

He remained in Co. D of the 21st U.S. Infantry but later transferred to the 11th Cavalry, Company H, and finally the 12th Cavalry, Company E. He was discharged on March 5, 1905, at Camp McGrath in Batangas, Philippine Islands, with the rank of Sergeant and an "excellent" service record.

In answer to your question about my selling the dagger, Carlos, it is my understanding that the forum rules frown on such bartering topics, and I certainly wish to remain respectful here.

Thanks again,
Jim F.

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21st January 2010, 01:54 PM	#4
Jim F Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3	Some further history... Thank you, Battara and Carlos, for your kind responses! I've since learned a lot about the personal history of Corporal Louis Murphy. He enlisted in Co. D of the 21st U.S. Infantry on March 6, 1899, in Philadelphia, for a three-year term. His enlistment officer was a Lt. Moses. Louis was 22 years, 2 months old, and was described as 5' 4' tall, with grey eyes, black hair, and a dark complexion. His occupation at the time of enlistment was "laborer." He was discharged at Lipa, P.I. at the expiration of his term of service (March 5, 1902) with the rank of Corporal and immediately re-enlisted at Lipa on the very next day, again for a period of three years. This time his occupation was listed as "soldier". Note that he acquired the dagger just two weeks later. He remained in Co. D of the 21st U.S. Infantry but later transferred to the 11th Cavalry, Company H, and finally the 12th Cavalry, Company E. He was discharged on March 5, 1905, at Camp McGrath in Batangas, Philippine Islands, with the rank of Sergeant and an "excellent" service record. In answer to your question about my selling the dagger, Carlos, it is my understanding that the forum rules frown on such bartering topics, and I certainly wish to remain respectful here. Thanks again, Jim F. [FONT=Palatino Linotype] Last edited by Rick; 21st January 2010 at 03:08 PM.