Photographic portrait of Col. Burton Raynor Ross
Washington DC: c1900. Presumed to be one of a multiple original, with few copies likely to have survived. Photograph. Format is approximately 3.75 by 5.5 inches. Format is a card backing with photograph affixed to it. Photograph is partially separated from the backing. Lower right corner is torn and remained affixed to the backing. There is a tear at the top edge down into the officer's cap. Ink notation on the back reads "Col. B. R. Ross". Some soiling on the back. Colonel Burton R. Ross, (1845-1913) was a military instructor of the High School Cadet Regiment for 26 years . Col. Ross was for many years connected with the District of Columbia National Guard. He was at one time Lieutenant Colonel of the First Regiment. He was mentioned and commended in official Federal Government reports, primarily for his contributions to the design and conduct of military training and exercises held within the District of Columbia. There is no information as to the photographer or date, but based upon uniform and the subject's apparent age, it has been estimated to have been taken in the first decade of the 20th century. From its earliest days, the D.C. National Guard has remained ready to accept the call to protect the United States, participating in the Creek War, Seminole Wars and Spanish–American War. In 1898, the D.C's 1st Volunteer Infantry fought alongside the United States Volunteers during the War, where they earned credit for the Santiago Campaign. The 1st DC Volunteer Infantry was commanded by George Herbert Harries, who left his position as commander of the DC National Guard and accepted reduction in rank to colonel so he could lead the regiment in Cuba. After the war Harries returned to command of the district National Guard as a brigadier general, and he attained promotion to major general before retiring in 1915. Condition: Fair.
Keywords: Burton Raynor Ross, Burton Ross, National Guard, District of Columbia, First Regiment, Soldier, Uniform
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