Naval and Military Order of the Spanish War

The Naval and Military Order of the Spanish War was a short lived military society formed by American officers who had served during the Spanish–American War.

History

The Naval and Military Order of the Spanish War (NMOSW) was founded on February 2, 1899 in New York City by Lieutenant Walter J. Sears, USN. There were 98 charter members. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, then Governor of New York, was elected as the Order's first president.[1]

By 1908 the Order had over 1,200 members and was active in the era prior to World War I. It seems to have ceased to exist prior to 1920.

Unlike, similar organizations—such as the Society of the Cincinnati, Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States and the Military Order of Foreign Wars—it was unable to attract the descendants of it original members in order to perpetuate its existence. This was probably due to the relatively few individuals eligible to join the organization.

Notable members

Captain Larz Anderson, USV – ambassador and socialite
Rear Admiral John R. Bartlett, USN – oceanographer
Major Perry Belmont, USV – son of financier August Belmont
Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske, USN
Rear Admiral William M. Folger, USN
Captain Alfred Brooks Fry, USNR – engineer
Rear Admiral Richmond P. Hobson, USN – Medal of Honor recipient
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, USV – President of the United States and Medal of Honor recipient
Captain Worth G. Ross, USRCS – Commandant of the Revenue Cutter Service[2]

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References

Register of the Connecticut Commandery of the Naval and Military Order of the Spanish War. Hartford. 1904. pg. v.
Roster of Members. The New York Commandery, Naval and Military Order of the Spanish War. New York. 1908.

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[1] Register of the Connecticut Commandery of the Naval and Military Order of the Spanish War. Hartford. 1904. pg. v.

[2] Roster of Members. The New York Commandery, Naval and Military Order of the Spanish War. New York. 1908.