John Henry Asendorf in uniform The War Diary of John Henry Asendorf
The Story of a Pennsylvania Volunteer during the Spanish-American War in the Philippines and the Philippine American War

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and tents on acc. of the enormas Heat good many have lost their Side Arms all Mauser guns and Remingtons from the Enemy we have Orders to destroy at once at 2 pm we run into a strong forse of the Enemy in a thick Woods Co. C. charged their Breastwork and soon drove the Enemy out of it here then we went into Camp for the Night the Enemy is in strong Force in Front of us we are now preparing to attack Malolas at 2 pm I was overcome by the Heat and for 6 Hours I was unconscious wich weakened me verry much and I was nervous all Night but by Morning I was allright Private Knox of Co E. was wounded in the Foot during the day

March 31/99 Friday
We all got up befor daylight and breakfasted and moved by the right Flank at 7 o Clock the Artilley opened up on the City and every Cannon on the line was brought in Aktion after a few Hours
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