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Rea (GEORGE BRONSON an American)

GEORGE BRONSON, an American electrical engineer; born in Brooklyn, N. Y., Aug. 28, 1869. He practiced his profession in Cuba till the beginning of the revolution; accompanied the insurgent forces of Gomez and Maceo as special correspondent of the "New York Herald"; was present at 80 engagements between Cubans and Spaniards, and was wounded in the action at La Portela. He was present at the bombardment of San Juan, Porto Rico, and in the operation before Santiago. In the early part of the Porto Rico campaign he traveled through the island as an agent in the secret service of the United States Government. He is the author of "Facts and Fancies about Cuba."