January 30, 1904, brought a somber reminder of the dangers faced by brave men in the farthest reaches of the empire. Lieutenant Campbell W. Flake, a 22nd Infantry officer, met a grisly end at the hands of Moros in Mindanao, Philippines. The incident unfolded as Flake attempted to enter the village of Moro Cotta to gather intelligence on the local terrain. The treacherous Moros saw him as a trespasser and dealt him a fatal blow. Flake’s tragic fate serves as a testament to the perils of colonial expansion.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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