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unusual facts about Molino del Rey



Carlos Waite

He was appointed major of the 8th infantry, 16 February 1847, and served in the Mexican-American War, receiving the brevets of lieutenant colonel, 20 August 1847, for gallant and meritorious conduct at Contreras and Churubusco, and colonel, 8 September 1847, for gallant and meritorious conduct at Molino del Rey, where he was severely wounded.

Isaac Van Duzen Reeve

He became captain in 1846, and received the brevet of major and lieutenant colonel for gallant and meritorious service at Contreras, Churubusco, and Molino del Rey.


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