Veracruz, Mexico — The Gulf Coast (North America)

Lieutenant José Azueta

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 24, 2017

1. Lieutenant José Azueta Marker

Inscription.
Aquí cayo
heroicamente en
defensa de la patria
el Teniente
Jose Azueta
Armada de Mexico 21 de abril de 1914

English translation:
Here fell heroically
in defense of the nation
Lieutenant José Azueta
Mexican Navy April 21, 1914

Erected by Armada de México.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 19° 11.918′ N, 96° 8.114′ W. Memorial is in Veracruz. It is at the intersection of Avenida Landero y Coss and Calle Esteban Morales, on the right when traveling west on Avenida Landero y Coss. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Veracruz 91700, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Gulf Coast

and in the Sierra Madre.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

in a Gulf of Mexico state,

on the Ring of Fire,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker: Julio S. Montero Plaza (a few steps from this marker); The Veracruz City Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mexican Naval Academy (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Convent of the Bethlehemites (about 120 meters away); The Bastion of Santiago (about 180 meters away); Veracruz Memorial to the Fallen of Foreign Invasions (about 210 meters away); Independence Heroes of Veracruz (about 210 meters away); Commemoration of 100 Years of Mexican Marine Unions (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Veracruz.

Regarding Lieutenant José Azueta. During the Mexican Revolution, Carranza came to power but was continuing to be challenged by Huerta. U.S. President Wilson became aware of a weapons shipment that was to arrive in Mexico for Huerta. Due to this, and also possibly to respond to the "Tampico Incident" where some US soldiers were briefly detained by the Mexican government, Wilson sent the US Navy to occupy and control Veracruz, Mexico. During the invasion and battle most of the regular Mexican soldiers retreated and did not oppose the invasion. The resistance

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 24, 2017

2. Lieutenant José Azueta Marker

The Mexican Naval Museum can be seen in the distance.

faced by US soldiers came from civilians and Mexican Naval Cadets, such as José Azueta, who was wounded while manning a machine gun on this corner. He died later of his wounds, refusing medical aid from US troops.

Lieutenant José Azueta statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 25, 2017

3. Lieutenant José Azueta statue

This statue of a wounded Azueta is inside the western patio of the Mexican Naval Museum. Its inscription reads:

A los marinos caidos en el cumplimiento de su deber
(English translation: To the Marines fallen in the completion of their duty).

The anchors on the base of the statue represent Mexican Marines that died while in service.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 767 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.