Here is a picture taken the day in 1898 that seven of the boys from Battle Creek, Nebraska left to enlist in Company F, First Nebraska Infantry. I have marked Clark Hoover on the photo. Clark's cousin, Will or Bill Hoover is standing immediately to Clark's right in back. Will did not enlist. Sadly, Clark never returned alive to the town or country he loved so much!
JOHN CLARK HOOVER born Oct 24, 1876 Private Co. F 1st Regt. Nebr. Vols Wounded at San Tomas, May 4 & died in Manilla May 5, 1899 Erected by the Citizens of Battle Creek and Vicinity, as Tribute of Respect to Their Soldier Sleep, Soldier, Sleep! The clear notes Of the bugle call thee no more to The heat of the fray. Bright on the resting place, Grave of the hero, Bloom The fair wreaths of Memorial Day |