Veterans column: Brig. Gen. Perry Miles of Johnstown starts his Army career at West Point

Retired Brig. Gen. Perry Miles of Johnstown, author of "Fallen Leaves: Memories of an Old Soldier," had a remarkable career that began with his birth in 1873 and early life tragedies. After attending West Point, he served in the U.S. Army and reflected on his experiences in his book. The explosion of the USS Maine in 1898 marked a turning point in Miles' military service as tensions rose between the U.S. and Spain, leading to potential war.

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