Spanish-American War
Manchester, CT History


The Ward C. Cheney Camp Memorial is located in Center Park

During the Spanish-American War members of 1st Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, Co. G of the Connecticut National Guard were called into service. Company "G" was made of Manchester residents with 3 of the members being of the Cheney family.

Sgt Ward Cheney was later commissioned a 1stLt and served in the Philippenes with the 4th Infantry. The other members served in Cuba.

Fallen in Service to the Country

Ward C. Cheney - Philippenes
Thomas Popple - Cuba