He was a splendid officer and it was through his good judgment and his ability as a soldier that he saved the whole outfit.
Grenville Dodge: “He was a splendid officer and it was through his good judgment and his ability as a soldier that he saved the whole…”
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Dodge praises Captain Williford's leadership and military skills during a critical mission.
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The national honor never has, never can, and never will be protected by such methods.
Have you, or any one else, ever heard a single word of protest from these people or any one connected with them against the revolting cruelties of the enemy in the Philippines?
The right side is beginning to get a hearing, and when the facts and causes for the action of the Army are generally known, it will be found that our Army is as humane and well-behaved a body of troops as ever went into a foreign country…
In view of all the facts, I must doubt the sincerity of those who are seeking to bring discredit upon our little Army, the marvellous efficiency of which has won the admiration of the world.





