Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 68, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 March 1916 — Rensselaer Citizens Served Under Pershing in Philippines. [ARTICLE]

Rensselaer Citizens Served Under Pershing in Philippines.

■ E. W. Hickman and M. E. Griffin, of Rensselaer, both of whom served in the U. S. army in the Philippines, have acquaintance with Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing, who is leading the U. S. army in pursuit at Francisco Villa. Pershing was captain of the cavalry troop in which they served and for some time was in command of the squadron and Hickman was chief trumpeter and as such accompanied Captain Pershing on all of hi 3 trips in the field. Pershing was a rigid disciplinarian and always had every man under him in the very best physical condition. For distinguished services in 'the islands Pershing was promoted over many others and jumped from captain to the rank of brigadier-geneffcl. Both of his former soldiers here are with interest his .pursuit of Villa in Mexico and Mr. Hickman has his plumbing office decorated with military pictures cut from the newspapers. Both Hickman and Griffin would be glad t<r offer their services to the country but physical disability followed their former servile and both are now receiving pensions which disqualifies them for service.