Ellis County Texas Archives Military Records.....Keller, Robert M. February 2, 1901
Other War Philippines
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Death in Philippines
Midlothian News

The following letter received by Mr. Keller Wednesday is self explanatory:
Co M 44th Infantry, USV
Balamban, Cebu I P I
Feb 2nd, 1901

Mr. James A. Keller
Dear Sir:
It is with deep sorrow that I have to announce to you the death of your son,
Private Robert M. Keller, who was killed in an engagement with the insurgents
near Santa Lucia, Pueblo of Astorious, Cebu Island about 10:30pm the 29th ult.

A detachment of 30 men of which your son was a member, commanded by Lieut
Hincken, left this place on an expedition along the west coast of island on the
evening of above date:

While crossing a dry river bed in the vicinity of Santa Lucia they came upon an
ambush of the enemy, who were strongly entrenched on the hillside of the
opposite bank; they allowed our detachment to get very close to their trenches
before they fired. During the engagement Liuet Hinken and five men were
killed,your son being among the number. The remains were buried at this Post on
the 31st ultimo with all military honors and in due time will be disinterred by
the proper authorities and shipped to you if so desired, or placed in one of the
National cemeteries in the United States.
In view of the fact that this regiment is expecting to return to the United
States very soon, I will hold all personal property of your son until I receive
further instructions from you.
In conclusion, I will say that your son was an ideal soldier, of excellent
character and habits, one who stood high in the esteem of his comrades.

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