Charles Cecil Van Epps

(1875 - 1958)

Contributed by his Granddaughter, Bonnie Blue Minnis

This photo was taken on January 16, 1899 on the battlefield in Cuba during the Spanish American War.  Charles was in Troop D of the 7th Cavalry. 

Clockwise from left: Pollie the Mascot (the parrot), Thaddeus Sanger, 2nd Sergt, Charles C. Van Epps (in tent), Wagoner, Michael Floyd, Saddler, Richard J. Monahan, Farrier, Henry Dietz, Blacksmith