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Walter Scott Price, a 6-ft. blue-eyed Caucasian man, was born on September 26, 1876, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the year that the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition , the first official world's fair in the United States, was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The fair was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. At age 21, Walter Scott Price enlisted in the Second Regiment of the National Guards in Pennsgrove, New Jersey as a Pennsylvania Volunteer in the Spanish-American War and as a member of the Soldiers of the Pennsylvania Second Regiment of the National Guard. In 1898, the entire Pennsylvania National Guard was mustered into federal service for the Spanish-American War. Price's records list him as Walter S. Price, Corporal, Co. K; Residence: Philadelphia, Pa. (Pennsylvania National Guard) ; Enrolled April 28, 1898; Mustered in May 13, 1898; Promoted to Sergeant ,June 2, 1898; Mustered out with company Nov. 15, 1898.  The Pennsylvania National Guard Motto: is "Civilian in peace. Soldier in war." The Pennsylvania National Guard Crest portrays a lion with a raised scimitar held in his right paw, and holding the shield of William Penn in his left paw. Under the lion is a twisted ribbon with the colors red and white, indicating that the original settlements in Philadelphia were of English origin. The crest is worn as an insignia by members of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. The crest is also used on all colors and standards of Pennsylvania Army National Guard regiments or battalions, and is placed above the head of the United States eagle. This emblem was originally created by Benjamin Franklin in 1748 and was used as part of the flag carried by the Associators, a defense force organized by Benjamin Franklin to protect Philadelphia from possible attack by the Spanish during the War of the Spanish Succession. Pennsylvania Army National Guard traces its history to that military organization. According to published accounts, Walter was also featured as a young soldier in an article by Austine Cassini, third wife of William Randolph Hearst, Jr. who wrote "These Charming People", the society column of Washington Times-Herald, under the bylines Austine Cassini and Austine which featured Walter’s story as a soldier from Philadelphia. (and also in a Philadelphia newspaper article "A Philadelphia Boy's Life..." as a soldier in the war.) In 1899, Walter Scott Price enlisted in the Fourth United States Regulars, an infantry regiment in the United States Army. at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Known as "The Army's Biggest Little Post," Fort Sheridan, founded in 1887, was named for Gen. Philip H. Sheridan, Civil War Union cavalry leader and commanding general of the Army, 1883-1888. Price was deployed to the Pacific in 1899 from New York (Suez Canal) with the First Regiment to take that route (the first United States Troops to cross the Atlantic on deployment). He arrived in the Pacific as a Second Lieutenant. While there, he served as Military Provost. In 1901, with the rank of Captain, he sought a discharge from army Between 1902 and 1940 he had a son, W. S. Price Jr., an American citizen. His other sons were sent to the US for schooling. Walter Scott Price Sr. remained in the Pacific to set up business enterprises and assisted the army as a civilian, up until the outbreak of the Japanese-American war. On May 1942, he became a POW in a Japanese internment camp. After being liberated by American forces, news of his release was wired by the Red Cross on February 23, 1945 to his family in the U.S.. He died on May 18, 1945, at the age of 68. He was a Baptist, and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is buried in a Masonic Cemetery. (Notes: Report date: 12/1944; May 14, 1945. Walter S. Price, Civilian, Southwest Pacific Theatre, died as WWII (1941-1946) POW. Detaining Country: Japan. Based on the 1880 United States Federal Census, Walter Scott Price's father is listed as one Jacob S. Price, age 62, White/Caucasian, born 1818 in Pennsylvania. Walter was about 4 years old, and in 1880 lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Philadelphia PA History Scottish Immigration to Philadelphia Walter Scott Price's great-granddaughter, Lia Scott Price, is a Scottish-American Author and Film Producer. Lia was raised by her Caucasian (paternal) grandparents (her father had business interests overseas). Price currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Price Family int he USA: Northern and Southern California: Great-Granddaughter: Lia Scott Price (1967), United States of America Lia's Family: Grandparents: Walter Scott Price II "Scotty" and Priscilla Price Father: Vincent Robert Price Uncles and Aunts: Walter Scott Price III ("Wally"), 1950-2008 Mary Price George Price John Price Brothers and Sisters: Valerie Price Michael Vincent Price Robert Price Stephanie Price  I Love Dogs. Please Support This Site! My Sister Valerie Price is a current foster dog keeper/dog rescuer.Price will welcome information on Walter Scott Price’s Philadelphia and military ancestry and any info on Causcasian/European/UK-Scotland/European ancestors, as indicated on the list below, for geneological research and purposes: Origins of the Surname Price: England, Ireland, Great Britain, Wales, Scotland, Europe and Germany Scottish: Pryce or Price Welsh: Anglicized form of ap Rhys or son of Rhys, a common Welsh surname. Ireland: A variant of Bryson (14th-Century Ireland) English: Prys Old French: Pris, possibly an occupational name for a 'fixer of prices'. Americanized spelling of Jewish Preuss or Preis. If you are a Price ancestor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or Maryland, and of Philadelphian/Caucasian ancestry, you may contact Lia at liascottprice@yahoo.com. Lia is looking for Philadelphia family members living in or from the Philadelphia area.  |