Those who were intimately acquainted with Dr. Young knew his sterling worth and admired his manhood. He ever walked in the path of right, unmindful of the opinions of the world. What he considered to be his duty he did with unswerving honesty. He was diligent and studious and applied himself with untiring energy to his books. As a soldier the batterymen will remember his unceasing efforts to better their condition. During the five tedious months of barrack life when others were idly waiting, he devoted himself to his chosen profession. Had Sergeant Harry A. Young lived two days longer he would have received his commission as a surgeon in the United States army.
SERGEANT FORD FISHER.
Sergeant Ford Fisher, who bravely gave up his life in his country's defense, was born at Seaford, Delaware, twenty-three years ago. He was the son of I.M. Fisher of Salt Lake City. At an early age Ford, as he was better known among his associates, came to Salt Lake City with his parents. Here he attended the city High School, from which he graduated with high honors. While at the High School he was noted for his efficiency in mathematics and here he developed a liking for civil engineering, which he later studied at the Washington State University. For some time prior to the breaking out of hostilities with Spain he had associated himself with the National Guard, and when the President's call came too much patriotic blood flowed through his veins to admit of any second appeal, and he enlisted with the batteries.
Major Young soon became acquainted with the young man's military ability and he was appointed drill sergeant at Camp Kent. When the batteries departed for the Philippines he went with them and distinguished himself for his gallantry in the Malate campaign. Later during the insurrection he took part with the other Utah men in many a fierce conflict with the insurgents until he was stricken down by the enemy's bullet while heroically defending his position at San Luiz on May 14, 1899.
The Utah artillerymen remember the stalwart figure of Sergeant Fisher as it loomed up in the forefront at Santa Mesa, Mariquina and Sexmoan. He was an inspiration to the wavering spirits of the Utahn in twenty hard encounters. His voice ever sounded as a note of cheer and his ringing command never failed to infuse with new life. Always attending to his duties he expected the same of others; his soul was too great to stoop to the level of anything base; his heart was honest and open and free. He was a pleasant companion and a true friend. He was blessed with an abundance of original humor which made him doubly loved by the soldiers during the lonely hours of barrack life.
At the time of his death Sergeant Fisher was first in line of promotion, as he had been recommended for the next commission by Major Young.
BATTALION UTAH LIGHT ARTILLERY, U.S.V.
Major Frank A. Grant, Commanding.[1]
OFFICERS.
| Captain, E.A. WEDGEWOOD Wounded April 23, 1899. | Salt Lake City |
| First Lieutenant, GEORGE W. GIBBS | Salt Lake City |
| Second Lieutenant, WILLIAM C. WEBB | Salt Lake City |
| Second Lieutenant, JOHN A. ANDERSON | Logan |
SERGEANTS.
| First, JOSEPH O. NYSTROM | Salt Lake City |
| Quartermaster, ADNEBYTH L. WILLIAMS | Salt Lake City |
| Veterinary, JOHN H. MEREDITH | Kaysville |
| EMIL LEHMAN | Salt Lake City |
| EMIL V. JOHNSON | Salt Lake City |
| ARTHUR W. BROWN | Salt Lake City |
| WILLIAM E. KNEAS | Salt Lake City |
| CHARLES R. MABEY | Bountiful |
| MARK E. BEZZANT | Pleasant Grove |
| JULIUS W. SORENSEN | Salt Lake City |
| WM. G. McCOMIE | Salt Lake City |
| BURIAH WILKINS | Coalville |
| HIELE M. MADSON | Gunnison |
| VICTOR E. MARTHINI | Park City |
| JAS W. ALLRED | Ephraim |
| ELMER G. THOMAS | Salt Lake City |
| CHARLES W. KROGH | Salt Lake City |
[1] Major Richard W. Young, who originally commanded the battalion, resigned to become Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines and Major Frank A. Grant superceded him as commander of the batteries.
ROLL OF HONOR.
| Quartermaster-Sergeant, HARRY A. YOUNG February 6, 1899. | Salt Lake City |
| Sergeant, FORD FISHER May 14, 1899. | Salt Lake City |
| Corporal, JOHN G. YOUNG February 5, 1899. | Salt Lake City |
| Private, WILHELM G. GOODMAN February 5, 1899. | Salt Lake City |
| Corporal, GEORGE O. LARSON December 10, 1898. | Dover |
| Corporal, JOHN T. KENNEDY March 15, 1899. | Park City |
| Private, OSCAR A. FENINGER June 5, 1899. | Park City |
| Private, CHARLES PARSONS April 20, 1899. | Salt Lake City |
| Captain, JOHN F. CRITCHLOW | Salt Lake City |
| First Lieutenant, RAYMOND C. NAYLOR | Salt Lake City |
| Second Lieutenant, GEORGE A. SEAMAN Wounded April 11, 1899. | Bountiful |
| Second Lieutenant, FRANK T. HINES (Batt. Adjt.) | Salt Lake City |
| First, JOHN U. BUCHI | Provo |
| Quartermaster, JAMES K. BURCH | Ogden |
| Veterinary, FELIX BACHMAN | Provo |
| LOUIS N. FEHR | Salt Lake City |
| ROBERT STEWART | Plain City |
| JOHN A. BOSHARD | Provo |
| GEORGE B. WARDLAW Wounded February 4, 1899. | Ogden |
| ANDREW PETERSON, JR. Wounded March 11, 1899. | Manti |
| HARVEY DUSENBERRY | Provo |
| FRANK DILLINGHAM | Eureka |
| LEE A. CURTIS | Ogden |
| ANTONE LITJEROTH | Provo |
| JOSEPH WESSLER | |
| MORTON T. GOODWIN | Heber City |
ROLL OF HONOR.
| Corporal, MORITZ C. JENSEN April 26, 1899. | Castle Gate |
| Private, FREDERICK BUMILLER April 26, 1899. | Salt Lake City |
| Private, MAX MADISON April 25, 1899. | Mercur |
| Private, GEO. H. HUDSON August 25, 1898. | Mercu |
| Private, RICHARD H. RALPH July 21, 1899. | Eureka |