The Sgt. Arthur A. Hayward- New York National Guard 13th Regiment Collection, 1857-1951. 5 Boxes (4 document boxes and 1 oversize box), 2.6 cubic feet.
ArMs 2006.027
Arthur A. Hayward enlisted in the New York National Guard at the 13th Coast Artillery Armory on June 15, 1882 and rose in rank from corporal to color sergeant by 1889, and then from sergeant to master sergeant to sergeant major by 1922. Sgt. Major Hayward served in the 13th Regiment for forty-four years until his retirement in 1926, and was auditor and secretary of the 13th Regiment Veterans Association. Mr. Hayward had a wife, Jennie, and the couple had four children.
The collection consists of documents kept by Sgt. Hayward during his military career as sergeant-major. These records include receipts of expenses incurred, service records of officers, military certificates, letters on military dealings, and articles on the 13th Regiment. Records and documents pertaining to the 13th Regiment Veteran Association are also included. The collection also contains Hayward’s personal records, including letters written by him, his family, and acquaintances of the Haywards; business documents of the Haywards; and newspaper articles saved by Arthur A. Hayward. Finally, the collection includes 13th Regiment military photos and personal photos of Arthur A. Hayward and his family.
Access Points:
- Hayward, Arthur A. (1862-?)
- Hayward, Augustus
- United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 13th (1880-1929)
- United States. Army. Coast Artillery Regiment, 245th
- New York National Guard at the 13th Coast Artillery Armory-History
- Soldiers-Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
- Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)- 19th and 20th century