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Spanish American War era Navy Bugler Photograph c. 1898

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    Posted 13 years ago

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    scottvez
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    This large 8 1/2" X 6" mounted image shows a US Navy sailor with his bugle.

    His hat band shows "NING SQUADRON" for Training Squadron.

    Interestingly, the photographers backdrop doesn't show a naval scene-- it depicts a rural scene. Perhaps this sailor had the photograph made while home on leave.

    The photographer is not identified. The sailor is identified on the back of the photograph.

    Reproduction of this image is not authorized.

    Scott

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    1. scottvez scottvez, 13 years ago
      Thanks tom.
    2. SCPODan, 13 years ago
      Notice he is wearing the ex-Apprentice program mark (figure eight knot) on his blouse/jumper.
    3. scottvez scottvez, 13 years ago
      I am not familiar at all with Navy insignia-- thanks for pointing it out.

      What exactly does the apprentice program mark signify? Was it used for every field or specific jobs?

      Thanks again,

      Scott
    4. scottvez scottvez, 13 years ago
      Thanks again tlmbaran.

      Scott
    5. SCPODan, 13 years ago
      Scott,
      Here's my write-up on the ex-Apprentice distinguishing mark for USN.

      http://navycollector.com/NavyCollector/ExApprentice_Knot.htm.htm

      -dan
    6. scottvez scottvez, 13 years ago
      Thanks for the link and article Dan!

      Scott
    7. scottvez scottvez, 13 years ago
      Thanks Purdy and walksoftly.

      Scott
    8. Pop_abides Pop_abides, 13 years ago
      I would expect that the 'NING' is not 'The' Squadron but the end of another word, perhaps TRAI..ning ?
    9. scottvez scottvez, 13 years ago
      Correct pop-- as I said in the description: "His hat band shows "NING SQUADRON" for Training Squadron."

      Thanks for looking.

      Scott
    10. junny1953, 12 years ago
      Scott, You said this sailor is identified on the back; this looks much like my grandfather Frank Grucza who was a buglar around this time. Could you let me know if this is the name? Thanks, Tim
    11. scottvez scottvez, 12 years ago
      I'll check on it. What years was he in the Navy.

      It may until the end of the week to get back to you.

      scott
    12. musikchoo musikchoo, 12 years ago
      Can you tell if the mark on his left forehead is a Birthmark or a flaw in the Photo?
    13. scottvez scottvez, 12 years ago
      Thanks for looking musik-- the image has some dirt and staining to it.

      scott
    14. junny1953, 12 years ago
      Scott, I know he lied about his age and was a bugler in 1914; I do not believe he was in the service before that. He served aboard the USS Wolverine (ex: Michigan) before WWI. Thanks for looking. Tim
    15. scottvez scottvez, 12 years ago
      I'll double check, but it is doubtful.

      This image is right around the turn of the century-- 1895- 1905 time period.

      scott
    16. scottvez scottvez, 12 years ago
      Thanks cultcha.

      scott
    17. junny1953, 12 years ago
      I appreciate you checking. I wouldn't have you bother, but it looks so much like him. Thanks, Tim
    18. junny1953, 11 years ago
      Did you ever check the back to get the name of this sailor? Thanks, Tim
    19. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      I haven't checked.

      If I run across it, I will check (I have thousands of images). It is an earlier image than 1914, so I doubt it will check out.

      scott
    20. junny1953, 11 years ago
      Thank you.

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