Edward J. Albertson (B: 25 Jan 1875; D: 31 May 1921); a resident of Sawtelle, California; had a military service date of 15 Sep 1898 (VA Master Index).
In 1880, Corpus Christi, Texas; Edward Albertson was enumerated with his widowed mother Ellen Albertson and brothers: John C., James, and Thomas Albertson (1880 Census).
On 2 May 1898, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Edward J. Albertson enlisted as a Private with Troop F of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry (The Rough Riders). On 6 May 1898, Santa Fe; he mustered into service. He was described as native of Corpus Christi, Texas; age 23 years and 4 months (B: ~Jan 1875), 5 feet 8-7/8 inches, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark flaxen hair, and a telegraph lineman. On 17 May 1898, he mustered again at a camp near San Antonio, Texas with the same description. On 24 June, the Rough Riders attacked La Guasimas, Cuba. Edward was wounded in action during the attack and hospitalized. He was then placed on furlough. On 15 Sep 1898, Camp Wikoff, Long Island, New York; Edward and his unit were mustered out of service. On 9 May 1900, the US Record and Pension Office annotated that Edward was awarded a Certificate of Merit on 6 April 1900 for "distinguished Service" in the Battle of Santiago, Cuba on 1 July 1898 (Rough Rider Muster Rolls).
On 26 July 1917, Edward was admitted to the Sawtelle Soldier Home in Los Angeles, California. He was recorded as from Company F of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry. His ailments were listed as defective vision, chronic rheumatism, old gunshot wound to his right wrist, and cardio hypertrophy. He was described as born in Texas, age 42 (B: ~1875), 5 feet 10 inches, fair complexion, grey eyes, grey hair, literate, Catholic, a lineman, married, and a resident of Los Angeles, California. His nearest relative listed was his brother identified as James C. Albertson of 506 Travis Street, Houston, Texas. He was discharged on 2 Jan 1919. On 12 Jan 1920, he was re-admitted for bronco-pneumonia. On 21 May 1923, he was transferred to "W.B." (Western Branch). On 25 May 1923, he was in the "W.B" at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. By 23 Aug 1923, he was back in the Sawtelle Soldier Home; "Dr. P.B." (Pacific Branch). He passed away on 31 May 1924. His grave was recorded as Section 8-B-1 (Medical File).
On 12 Sep 1918, Los Angeles, California; Edward Albertson (B: 25 Jan 1875), a resident of the Soldier's Home, registered for the World War I Draft. He was employed as an electrician at the Home. He was described as medium height, slender build, blue eyes, and light brown hair. His nearest relative was listed as Edith Ella Albertson [his mother] of San Antonio, Texas (Draft Card).
In 1920, Malibu, Los Angeles, California; Edward J. Albertson (B: ~1875, Texas) was enumerated in the Pacific Branch National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (1920 Census).
In 1880, Corpus Christi, Texas; Edward Albertson was enumerated with his widowed mother Ellen Albertson and brothers: John C., James, and Thomas Albertson (1880 Census).
On 2 May 1898, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Edward J. Albertson enlisted as a Private with Troop F of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry (The Rough Riders). On 6 May 1898, Santa Fe; he mustered into service. He was described as native of Corpus Christi, Texas; age 23 years and 4 months (B: ~Jan 1875), 5 feet 8-7/8 inches, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark flaxen hair, and a telegraph lineman. On 17 May 1898, he mustered again at a camp near San Antonio, Texas with the same description. On 24 June, the Rough Riders attacked La Guasimas, Cuba. Edward was wounded in action during the attack and hospitalized. He was then placed on furlough. On 15 Sep 1898, Camp Wikoff, Long Island, New York; Edward and his unit were mustered out of service. On 9 May 1900, the US Record and Pension Office annotated that Edward was awarded a Certificate of Merit on 6 April 1900 for "distinguished Service" in the Battle of Santiago, Cuba on 1 July 1898 (Rough Rider Muster Rolls).
On 26 July 1917, Edward was admitted to the Sawtelle Soldier Home in Los Angeles, California. He was recorded as from Company F of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry. His ailments were listed as defective vision, chronic rheumatism, old gunshot wound to his right wrist, and cardio hypertrophy. He was described as born in Texas, age 42 (B: ~1875), 5 feet 10 inches, fair complexion, grey eyes, grey hair, literate, Catholic, a lineman, married, and a resident of Los Angeles, California. His nearest relative listed was his brother identified as James C. Albertson of 506 Travis Street, Houston, Texas. He was discharged on 2 Jan 1919. On 12 Jan 1920, he was re-admitted for bronco-pneumonia. On 21 May 1923, he was transferred to "W.B." (Western Branch). On 25 May 1923, he was in the "W.B" at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. By 23 Aug 1923, he was back in the Sawtelle Soldier Home; "Dr. P.B." (Pacific Branch). He passed away on 31 May 1924. His grave was recorded as Section 8-B-1 (Medical File).
On 12 Sep 1918, Los Angeles, California; Edward Albertson (B: 25 Jan 1875), a resident of the Soldier's Home, registered for the World War I Draft. He was employed as an electrician at the Home. He was described as medium height, slender build, blue eyes, and light brown hair. His nearest relative was listed as Edith Ella Albertson [his mother] of San Antonio, Texas (Draft Card).
In 1920, Malibu, Los Angeles, California; Edward J. Albertson (B: ~1875, Texas) was enumerated in the Pacific Branch National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (1920 Census).
Edward J. Albertson (B: 25 Jan 1875; D: 31 May 1921); a resident of Sawtelle, California; had a military service date of 15 Sep 1898 (VA Master Index).
In 1880, Corpus Christi, Texas; Edward Albertson was enumerated with his widowed mother Ellen Albertson and brothers: John C., James, and Thomas Albertson (1880 Census).
On 2 May 1898, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Edward J. Albertson enlisted as a Private with Troop F of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry (The Rough Riders). On 6 May 1898, Santa Fe; he mustered into service. He was described as native of Corpus Christi, Texas; age 23 years and 4 months (B: ~Jan 1875), 5 feet 8-7/8 inches, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark flaxen hair, and a telegraph lineman. On 17 May 1898, he mustered again at a camp near San Antonio, Texas with the same description. On 24 June, the Rough Riders attacked La Guasimas, Cuba. Edward was wounded in action during the attack and hospitalized. He was then placed on furlough. On 15 Sep 1898, Camp Wikoff, Long Island, New York; Edward and his unit were mustered out of service. On 9 May 1900, the US Record and Pension Office annotated that Edward was awarded a Certificate of Merit on 6 April 1900 for "distinguished Service" in the Battle of Santiago, Cuba on 1 July 1898 (Rough Rider Muster Rolls).
On 26 July 1917, Edward was admitted to the Sawtelle Soldier Home in Los Angeles, California. He was recorded as from Company F of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry. His ailments were listed as defective vision, chronic rheumatism, old gunshot wound to his right wrist, and cardio hypertrophy. He was described as born in Texas, age 42 (B: ~1875), 5 feet 10 inches, fair complexion, grey eyes, grey hair, literate, Catholic, a lineman, married, and a resident of Los Angeles, California. His nearest relative listed was his brother identified as James C. Albertson of 506 Travis Street, Houston, Texas. He was discharged on 2 Jan 1919. On 12 Jan 1920, he was re-admitted for bronco-pneumonia. On 21 May 1923, he was transferred to "W.B." (Western Branch). On 25 May 1923, he was in the "W.B" at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. By 23 Aug 1923, he was back in the Sawtelle Soldier Home; "Dr. P.B." (Pacific Branch). He passed away on 31 May 1924. His grave was recorded as Section 8-B-1 (Medical File).
On 12 Sep 1918, Los Angeles, California; Edward Albertson (B: 25 Jan 1875), a resident of the Soldier's Home, registered for the World War I Draft. He was employed as an electrician at the Home. He was described as medium height, slender build, blue eyes, and light brown hair. His nearest relative was listed as Edith Ella Albertson [his mother] of San Antonio, Texas (Draft Card).
In 1920, Malibu, Los Angeles, California; Edward J. Albertson (B: ~1875, Texas) was enumerated in the Pacific Branch National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (1920 Census).
In 1880, Corpus Christi, Texas; Edward Albertson was enumerated with his widowed mother Ellen Albertson and brothers: John C., James, and Thomas Albertson (1880 Census).
On 2 May 1898, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Edward J. Albertson enlisted as a Private with Troop F of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry (The Rough Riders). On 6 May 1898, Santa Fe; he mustered into service. He was described as native of Corpus Christi, Texas; age 23 years and 4 months (B: ~Jan 1875), 5 feet 8-7/8 inches, fair complexion, grey eyes, dark flaxen hair, and a telegraph lineman. On 17 May 1898, he mustered again at a camp near San Antonio, Texas with the same description. On 24 June, the Rough Riders attacked La Guasimas, Cuba. Edward was wounded in action during the attack and hospitalized. He was then placed on furlough. On 15 Sep 1898, Camp Wikoff, Long Island, New York; Edward and his unit were mustered out of service. On 9 May 1900, the US Record and Pension Office annotated that Edward was awarded a Certificate of Merit on 6 April 1900 for "distinguished Service" in the Battle of Santiago, Cuba on 1 July 1898 (Rough Rider Muster Rolls).
On 26 July 1917, Edward was admitted to the Sawtelle Soldier Home in Los Angeles, California. He was recorded as from Company F of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry. His ailments were listed as defective vision, chronic rheumatism, old gunshot wound to his right wrist, and cardio hypertrophy. He was described as born in Texas, age 42 (B: ~1875), 5 feet 10 inches, fair complexion, grey eyes, grey hair, literate, Catholic, a lineman, married, and a resident of Los Angeles, California. His nearest relative listed was his brother identified as James C. Albertson of 506 Travis Street, Houston, Texas. He was discharged on 2 Jan 1919. On 12 Jan 1920, he was re-admitted for bronco-pneumonia. On 21 May 1923, he was transferred to "W.B." (Western Branch). On 25 May 1923, he was in the "W.B" at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. By 23 Aug 1923, he was back in the Sawtelle Soldier Home; "Dr. P.B." (Pacific Branch). He passed away on 31 May 1924. His grave was recorded as Section 8-B-1 (Medical File).
On 12 Sep 1918, Los Angeles, California; Edward Albertson (B: 25 Jan 1875), a resident of the Soldier's Home, registered for the World War I Draft. He was employed as an electrician at the Home. He was described as medium height, slender build, blue eyes, and light brown hair. His nearest relative was listed as Edith Ella Albertson [his mother] of San Antonio, Texas (Draft Card).
In 1920, Malibu, Los Angeles, California; Edward J. Albertson (B: ~1875, Texas) was enumerated in the Pacific Branch National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (1920 Census).
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