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Spanish American War

Chapman Schanandoah (Turtle Clan) was a major war hero of the 1898 Spanish American War, who was decorated for bravery in the battle of Manila Bay in the Philippines. He is credited for single handedly defeating the Spanish fleet by blowing up a key Spanish ship.

Remembering his service during the Spanish-American War, the Feb. 26, 1953, Syracuse Post-Standard memoriam to him recalled Chapman's bravery during the conflict.

Oneida Nation-U.S. Veterans Treaty

The Oneida Nation has its own treaty with the U.S. This 1794 treaty came just weeks after the Canandaigua Treaty was ratified, and was supported by U.S. envoy to the Iroquois Timothy Pickering. On December 2, 1794, in Oneida Castle, New York, the document was created by the U.S., noting the special relationship with the Oneida Nation. It recognizes the wartime sacrifices made by the Oneidas on behalf of the American people. It came about after the Canandaigua Treaty when Pickering came straight to Oneida in order to acknowledge America’s Revolutionary War debt to the Oneida Nation.

World War II Vets

Oneidas served the United States in every conflict since the Revolutionary War and many took up the cause during World War II.

Raphael Gonyea was among the veterans having served in numerous combat missions in the European theater. He faced enemy fire several times, and during his 25th bombing mission he and his crew was faced to parachute to safety.

Here's a look at Raphael's story and at other WWII veterans. ...

TREATY WITH THE SIX NATIONS, 1794

The Skirmish at Barren Hill

This clash between British and American forces, who were later aided by Oneida warriors, occurred at Barren Hill, Pa.

TREATY WITH THE ONEIDA, ETC., 1794

Oneida Hanyery and Joseph Brant

This Shako:wi Cultural Center exhibit puts a personal face on the war using two native leaders — Oneida Hanyery and Mohawk Joseph Brant.

A Revolutionary War Story

A comparison of two leaders, and an excerpt from a Shako:wi exhibit. *Click here for the full text and end notes.

Comparing Hanyery and Joseph Brant

Learn the differences of Oneida chief warror Hanyery and Mohawk Joseph Brant

We Honor and Remember

Oneidas have served their Nation and this country proudly as members of the United States Armed Forces.