William W. Brandon in Uniform

William W. Brandon's military career began in 1886, when he joined the Warrior Guards of the Alabama National Guard. Brandon led the unit in the Spanish-American War and in 1899 was appointed adjutant general of the state's military forces, a title he held until he was elected state auditor in 1907.

Alabama Governor William W. Brandon in military uniform
Courtesy of the Alabama Department of Archives and History
Alabama Governor William W. Brandon in military uniform