The Flag of the First Provisional Light Battalion
of Puerto Rico
Contributed by Francisco Jose Diaz
Diaz
This is the flag of the First Provisional Light Battalion of Puerto
Rico. This unit fought in defense of San Juan Hill. This unit was enlisted
in Spain and Puerto Rico in May, 1895. The ranks included 900 enlisted
men.
Bibliography:
"En guerra con los Estados Unidos. Cuba 1898" ( In the War Against
the United States. Cuba 1898) by Carrasco García, Antonio, published
by Editorial Almena S.L, Madrid 1998.
Support this Site
by Visiting the Website Store! (help us defray
costs!)
We are providing the following
service for our readers. If you are interested in books, videos, CD's etc.
related to the Spanish American War, simply type in "Spanish American War"
(or whatever you are interested in) as the keyword and click on "go" to
get a list of titles available through Amazon.com.
Visit Main Page
for copyright data
