HEADQUARTERS LAKE LANAO EXPEDITION,
CAMP VICARS (Mind.), P. I., May 7, 1902.
Announcement:
The commanding officer appreciates the gallantry of his regiment.
The encounter of the 19th, 20th, and 21st of April, ending in the
capture of Fort Pualos, and on May 2d in the capture of nine
fortified positions and the final overcoming of a most desperate
enemy, in a thoroughly equipped fortification known as Fort
Pandapatan, where our losses were far greater than those of an
ordinary battle, is the initial event in the history of the
Regiment, and has set a high standard of valor and courage which
will never be lowered as long as the 27th Infantry exists. He also
desires to express his high appreciation of the gallantry and
devotion to duty of the 25th Battery of Field Artillery, and desires
that they consider the foregoing remarks concerning his regiment
apply equally to them.
(Sgd.) F. D. BALDWIN,
Colonel, Comd'g 27th Infantry.