Second Battle of Vailele
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The Second Battle of Vailele was fought during the Second Samoan Civil War in 1899. British, American and Samoan forces loyal to Prince Tanu were defeated by a superior force of Samoan rebels loyal to
Samoan warriors marching through Apia in March of 1899, American sailors and marines are inspecting at the left.
Mata'afa Iosefo in 1911.
John R. Monaghan
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Ensign John R. Monaghan was an officer in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War.
Second Battle of Vailele
…men to save themselves so the expedition began to fall back which left the lieutenant alone under heavy fire. Refusing to leave his commander, Ensign John R. Monaghan, picked up a rifle and with three others, went after Landsdale and when they were carrying him out of action, Seaman Norman Edsall was shot and killed…
John R Monaghan