Major Young soon became acquainted with the young man's military ability and he was appointed drill sergeant at Camp Kent. When the batteries departed for the Philippines he went with them and distinguished himself for his gallantry in the Malate campaign. Later during the insurrection he took part with the other Utah men in many a fierce conflict with the insurgents until he was stricken down by the enemy's bullet while heroically defending his position at San Luiz on May 14, 1899.
The Utah artillerymen remember the stalwart figure of Sergeant Fisher as it loomed up in the forefront at Santa Mesa, Mariquina and Sexmoan. He was an inspiration to the wavering spirits of the Utahn in twenty hard encounters. His voice ever sounded as a note of cheer and his ringing command never failed to infuse with new life. Always attending to his duties he expected the same of others; his soul was too great to stoop to the level of anything base; his heart was honest and open and free. He was a pleasant companion and a true friend. He was blessed with an abundance of original humor which made him doubly loved by the soldiers during the lonely hours of barrack life.
At the time of his death Sergeant Fisher was first in line of promotion, as he had been recommended for the next commission by Major Young.
Roster
BATTALION UTAH LIGHT ARTILLERY, U.S.V.
Major Frank A. Grant, Commanding.[1]
OFFICERS.
| Captain, E.A. WEDGEWOOD Wounded April 23, 1899. | Salt Lake City |
| First Lieutenant, GEORGE W. GIBBS | Salt Lake City |
| Second Lieutenant, WILLIAM C. WEBB | Salt Lake City |
| Second Lieutenant, JOHN A. ANDERSON | Logan |