Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars
Bancroft remained Vogelgesang's home through the Spanish-American War of 1898. During that war, Vogelgesang served in her during convoy escort missions and on blockade duty off Havana, Cuba, and near the Isle of Pines. Vogelgesang received the Spanish Campaign Medal for this service.
A tour of duty in the stores ship USS Celtic followed during which Celtic supported operations in the Philippine-American War; Vogelgesang received the Philippine Campaign Medal in 1899 for this service.
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