Colonia San Ángel in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
The Saint Patrick Battalion
El Heróico Batallón de San Patricio
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 31, 2015
1. The Saint Patrick Battalion Marker
Martires que dieron su vida por la causa de Mexico durante la injusta invasión norteamericana de 1847
Capitan John O’Reilly ∙ Henry Logenhamer ∙ Francis Rhode ∙ John Kiager ∙ Alfred Fogal ∙ George W. Jackson ∙ William O’Connor ∙ Richard Hanly ∙ John Appleby ∙ George Daiwig ∙ Berney Hart ∙ Thomas Millet ∙ Hezekiah Akies ∙ John Bartely ∙Alexander McKee ∙ F. W. Carretson ∙ John Bowers ∙ M. T. Frantius ∙ Henry Mewer ∙ Henry Octker ∙ Henry Whistler ∙ William H. Keeck ∙ Edward McHerron ∙ Andrew Nolan ∙ Patick Dalton ∙ John Cuttle ∙ John Price ∙ William Oathouse ∙ William A. Wallace ∙ Euzier S. Lusk ∙ Herman Schmidt ∙ Thomas Riley ∙ James Mills ∙ Lawrence Mackey ∙ Francis O’Connor ∙ Peter Neil ∙ Kerr Delaney ∙ Patrick Antison ∙ Harrison Kenny ∙ Roger Hogan ∙ John Sheehan ∙ John A. Myers ∙ Richard Parker
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Con la gratitud de Mexico a los 112 años de su sacrificio
Septiembre – de 1959
Martyrs that gave their life for the cause of Mexico during the unjust invasion of the United States in 1847
Names of the Saint Patrick Battalion
With Mexico’s gratitude, 112 years after their sacrifice
September, 1959
Erected 1959.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American.
Location. 19° 20.681′ N, 99° 11.581′ W. Memorial is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia San Ángel.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 31, 2015
2. The Saint Patrick Battalion Marker
The marker is to the right of the entrance door on the stone building.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, 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 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Tribute to John Riley (a few steps from this marker); Parish of San Jacinto (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); General José Frontera (about 120 meters away); The Del Carmen Convent (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Dolphin House/House of the Marquess of Sierra Nevada (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); House of José Fernández de Lizardi (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); Independence of Mexico (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); House of José Joaquín Herrera (approx. 3.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding The Saint Patrick Battalion. The Saint Patrick Battalion was made up of Irish and other deserters from the United States Army and Volunteer forces that invaded Mexico from 1846-1848. Most were Catholic and chose to oppose the war against members of their same religion, as well as possibly being enticed by Mexican offers of land and other benefits made to soldiers that defected to their side. After Mexico's loss at the Battle of Churubusco on September 10, 1847, most were captured. Collectively 50 were hanged by the U.S. Army, 16 of those near the area of this marker in the San Ángel neighborhood.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 3,680 times since then and 248 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
