The last surviving member of this military formation had hoboed his way to New York to enlist, only to have the unit's commander buy him a train ticket to Texas.
The last surviving member of this military formation had hoboed his way to New York to enlist, only to have the unit's commander buy him a train ticket to Texas. That man is Jesse Langdon. The uniforms worn by this military unit were designed by Brooks Brothers, and Richard Davis described an incident where one member of this unit removed a stuck shell from a gun with an axe. Hamilton Fish II, a member of this unit, was killed fighting alongside Buffalo Soldiers under Joseph Wheeler at the Battle of Las Guasimas. Members of this unit held reunions in Panama, as its leader was visiting the Canal. In World War I, Congress authorized the recreation of this unit, but Woodrow Wilson opposed it. For 10 points, name this military formation which, after Leonard Wood was promoted, stormed Kettle Hill and the San Juan Heights under the command of Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War.
The last surviving member of this military formation had hoboed his way to New York to enlist, only to have the unit's commander buy him a train ticket to Texas.
{Rough Riders} [accept Roosevelt’s {Rough Riders}, accept {1st United States Volunteer Calvary}, do not accept or prompt on 1st United States Calvary]