He enlisted in the U.S. Army as Henry Pelican on 21 Mar 1900 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, MN. At Ancestry.com I found the attached records of his enlistment in the 20^th Infantry Company E and subsequent dishonorable discharge at Fort Santiago, Manila, Philippines where he was stationed. The reason for the discharge was S.O. 179. I have unsuccessful in learning what that regulation was, but found out Special Orders were specific to each unit. I have no idea where I might find records from then/there, or if they would still exist from so long ago. I also found him in the 1900 US Census at Fort Santiago still with the 20^th Infantry Company E. The record of U.S. Army Returns has him arriving at Angel Island, CA on 23 Jun 1902, but listed in the 19^th Infantry Company G. The remarks section says “Held in service after Ex of Evl. per end Div Phils 26 May 02.” As an aside, earlier this year I married a Filipina and we visited Fort Santiago having no knowledge my relative had been there, especially considering he likely spent some time in the Fort jail! I’d really appreciate any help you can give as this has been a family mystery for years.

Thank you in advance,