The Fun and Fighting of the Rough Riders

In 1898 when the United States declared War on Spain young Thomas Hall had only one goal and that goal was to serve with the legendary Colonel Theodore Roosevelt as one of his Rough Riders. Hall made countless attempts by every means imaginable to be selected but was rejected at every turn. Finally, however, his determination paid off and Hall was made Regimental Quartermaster for the 1st Volunteer Cavalry. What follows is Hall's firsthand account of his experience as a Rough Rider including personal insights to soldier life, humorous anecdotes, and commentary on the legendary men that made up the fraternity of one of America's first elite fighting forces, Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders.