LCDR Edward Lea USN, Camp 2 – Houston, TX

USS Harriet Lane

Lieutenant Commander Edward Lea was the USS Harriet Lane executive officer during the Battle of Galveston on New Year’s Day 1863. Lea died of his wounds during the battle, and our camp name honors his memory.

This excellent painting by Tom Freeman shows the Lane in action against the Nashville early in the war. You can find more of Freeman’s work on his website https://store.tomfreemanart.com/

Wreaths Across America

The cutoff date for contributing for this year is this coming Monday.  Donating online is the only way to donate in time for this year’s wreath-laying.  This is also the simplest way.  Simply log on to the Camp’s WAA Group page at http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/TX1098P   There are three buttons to select from depending on what type of donation you want to make.  Simply click on the button you want (the left button is for the basic contribution).  The page lets you select the number of wreaths you want to sponsor and the payment method.  They accept several methods of payment.  Your sponsorship will be immediately recorded.