b'Monument ArtistScott Streadbeck . Historical Society continued from page 3Websitehttps://www.streadbeck.com 1904 he joined the First Brigade of Marines in the Philippine Streadbeck Biohttps://www.streadbeck.com/bio/Islands and on 7 April 1905 reported at Olongapo, Philippine www.facebook.com/StreadbeckSculpture/Islands, where he served until 27 January 1906.From 5 February to 26 July 1906, Major Pendleton com-Exposure to sculpture and bronze casting came early manded the Marines on the Island of Guam. From 29 in my life when my father and two uncles opened a bronzeSeptember 1906 to 20 September 1909, Major Pendleton casting foundry.My Uncle Steve was a sculptor, and Icommanded the Marine Barracks, at Puget Sound, loved visiting the foundry to watch him work. My fatherBremerton, Washington.was Steves art agent, and it became a family tradition to go along with them to art shows where I was fascinated to see the artists and the great variety of work.The bronze foundry itself has had a tremendous influence on me. My first glimpse of the glowing furnace and its overwhelming heat are still vivid in my mind. I still remember the exhilaration of watching the molten bronze being poured into ceramic shells. I loved watching all parts of the casting process, but most appreciated the privilege of entering the large room set aside for artists to work on monumental clay sculptures.It was always a joy to see their work at different stagesUSMC Officers at Marine Barracks, Washington D.C. in 1896. Then First Lieutenant of progression. I rememberPendleton is on the far right.USMC Historical Division Archiveswatching one sculptor, DennisOn 1 January 1908, Major Pendleton was promoted to the Smith, as he was workinggrade of lieutenant colonel.on a large monument to beLieutenant Colonel Pendleton joined the First Brigade placed in Japan.He tookof Marines in the Philippines for his second tour of duty time to answer my questionsthere, on 4 November 1909. He performed duty as the and, even as a young boy, I knew he felt strongly about hisCommanding Officer of the First Brigade and the Post work.There was nothing else he would rather do than beCommander, and Commanding Officer of the First Brigade an artista feeling that I would gradually know for myself. and the Post Commander, and Commanding Officer of the Growing up, my favorite subjects were all art-related. First Regiment, at Olongapo.Drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, and woodshopOn 23 May 1911, Lieutenant Colonel Pendleton was all brought a great sense of fulfillment for me.I enjoyedpromoted to the grade of colonel. He was detached from creating with my handsgiving things form and spirit. the Philippine Islands on 6 May 1912 and returned to the It was after my very first sculpture class that I knew IUnited States via the Suez Canal and Europe, reporting to the had discovered my future career. I went on to completeMarine Barracks Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on 1 August my BA in Visual Arts at Brigham Young University. 1912. Colonel Pendleton was detached on temporary foreign I continue to participate in life drawing and sculptingshore service from 23 August 1912, until 16 December 1912. sessions held at the foundry.These sessions are a valu- This foreign service covered the period of the 1912 oper-able asset in advancing my craft and give me the chanceations in Nicaragua. Colonel Pendleton was in command to work from life and learn from many other talented art- of the Marines during this campaign in the skirmishes at ists who also attend the sessions.I am privileged to work with such great Utah artists as Blair Buswell, Kraig Varner,Massaya and Chichigalpa, and the capture of Coyotepe and Jack Morford, Leroy Transfield,Leon. From 19 February to 1 June 1913, Colonel Pendleton and the same Dennis Smith whowas absent with an expeditionary force at Guatanamo Bay, answered my questions as a youngCuba. On 20 August 1913 he was detached from the Marine boy so many years ago. Barracks at Portsmouth.Working as a freelance sculptor, IFrom 13 September 1913 to 19 December 1914, Colonel enjoy every day.I have nothing butPendleton was in command of the Marine Barracks at Puget excitement for the future. Sound, Washington, and was absent on expeditionary duty for a good part of this period. He was absent in command of Scott Streadbeck the Fourth Regiment from 17 April to 19 December 1914, on board the USS South Dakota, and at Camp Howard, North 4 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine HJuly 2021H Thank You For Your Service'