1898Gloucester men joined Company G, the 8th Massachusetts Infantry, during the Spanish-American War.Events & Anniversaries, Government and Public Service, World Events, Military
About 100 men served in the infantry, and 300 men volunteered for naval service.
Gloucester 400 Interview | Wayne Soini | The War of 1898 Part 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APupmxF_ROU. Gloucester 400 Interview | Wayne Soini | The War of 1898 Part 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_Iyo4gBVUI.