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- John McKinney of the 10th U.S. Cavalry, Posing with Bugle and Mandolin, 1899-1902 - John McKinney was born in Texas around 1880. He enlisted in the U.S. 10th Cavalry, a segregated all-black unit, in 1899 and served three years. His unit served in the Philippine Islands, where he was discharged after the completion of his enlistment. McKinney was a trumpeter and probably had photographs like this made for his friends and admirers.
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John McKinney of the 10th U.S. Cavalry, Posing with Bugle and Mandolin, 1899-1902
John McKinney was born in Texas around 1880. He enlisted in the U.S. 10th Cavalry, a segregated all-black unit, in 1899 and served three years. His unit served in the Philippine Islands, where he was discharged after the completion of his enlistment. McKinney was a trumpeter and probably had photographs like this made for his friends and admirers.