McPherson Cemetary photograph   Save
Ohio Department of Industrial and Economic Development
Description: McPherson Cemetary, in Clyde, is named for a general that is buried there. The subject of the photo is a memorial for George Burton Meek. The engraving reads: "BORN MAR 6 1871/ KILLED IN ACTION ON/ TORPEDO BOAT WINSLOW/ MAY 11 1898/ THE FIRST TO BE KILLED IN THE SERVICE OF U.S. IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN." Burton was killed at the battle of Cardenas Bay. The Winslow and the Hudson were participating in the blockade of Cuba in the Cardenas Bay area. According to various sources, the Winslow, the Hudson and a gunboat, having spotted Cuban gunboats in the harbor, moved in to attack. The Winslow, commanded by Lt. John B. Bernadon, sped ahead, possibly hoping to capture a gunboat for which naval officers could receive prize money at the time. Unfortunately for the crew of the Winslow, came under heavy fire from Spanish shore batteries. Two Spanish gunboats were sunk, but the Winslow eventually was hit hard. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06535
Subjects: Spanish-American War, 1898; Ships; Memorials--Ohio
Places: Clyde (Ohio)