They Fought In Mexico.

These men were nominated for promotions for their conduct in battle.

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Brevet Brigadier-General Bennet Riley to be brigadier-general by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Cerro Gordo, to date from the 18th day of April, 1847, and to supersede his promotion to be brigadier-general by brevet, dating from the 20th of August, 1847.

Captain Edmund B. Alexander, 3d Infantry, has been promoted to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Cerro Gordo, and lieutenant-colonel by brevet for like conduct in the battle of Chapultepec. I recommend that his second brevet, that of lieutenant-colonel, be made to apply to the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, in which he was most particularly distinguished, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

Major John L. Gar?ner, 4th Artillery, has been promoted to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Contreras. I recommend that this brevet be made to apply to the battle of Cerro Gordo, in which he commanded his regiment, to date from the 18th of April, 1847, and that he be nominated to be colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Contreras, Mexico, to date from the 20th August, 1847.

Captain Francis Taylor, 1st Artillery, has been promoted to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Churubusco, and lieutenant-colonel by brevet for like conduct in the battle of Chapultepec. I recommend that the brevet of major be made to apply to the battle of Cerro Gordo, to date from the 18th April, 1847, and that the brevet of lieutenant-colonel be made to apply to the battle of Churubusco, to date from the 20th August, 1847.

First Lieutenant John F. Reynolds, 3d Artillery, has been promoted to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Buena Vista. I recommend that this brevet be made to apply to the battles of Monterey, Mexico, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 23d of September, 1846, and that he be nominated to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Buena Vista, Mexico, to date from the 23d of February, 1847.

First Lieutenant Earl Van Dorn, 7th Infantry, has been promoted to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco. He served with distinction in the battle of Cerro Gordo, and I recommend that his brevet of captain be made to apply to that battle, to date from the 18th of April, 1847. I also recommend that he be nominated to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th August, 1847.

First Lieutenant Roswell S. Ripley, 2d Artillery, has been promoted to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec. I recommend that this brevet be made to apply to the battle of Cerro Gordo, Mexico, to date from the 18th of April, 1847.

First Lieutenant Zealous B. Tower, Engineers, has been promoted to be first lieutenant by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Cerro Gordo, and major by brevet for like conduct in the battle of Chapultepec. As the grade of this last brevet is the result of an error in the nomination, I recommend that the brevet of major be changed to that of captain.

Second Lieutenant Lorimer Graham, 10th Infantry, has been promoted to be 1st lieutenant by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Churubusco. I recommend that this brevet be made to apply to the affair with the enemy at Mil Flores, Mexico, to date from the 13th of August, 1847, and theft he be nominated to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Churubusco, Mexico, to date from the 20th August, 1847.

Major Carlos A. Waite, 8th Infantry, who has been promoted to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, to date from the 8th September, 1847. He is reported by his commanding general as eminently distinguished in that battle.

Captain Lewis S Craig, 3d Infantry, who has been promoted to be major by brevet for the battle of Monterey, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct, in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, Mexico, in the last of which he was severely wounded, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

Captain Martin Burke, 3d Artillery, who has been promoted to be major by brevet for the battle of Churubusco, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, in which he is reported as eminently distinguished at the head of his regiment, to date from the 8th of September, 1847.

Captain James V. Bomford, 8th Infantry, who has been promoted to be major by brevet for the battle of Churubusco, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

Captain William Hoffman, 6th Infantry, who has been promoted to be major by brevet for the battle of Churubusco, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, to date from the 8th of September, 1847.

Captain Isaac V. D. Reeve, 8th Infantry, who has been promoted to be major by brevet for the battle of Churubusco, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Roy, Mexico, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

First Lieutenant James Longstreet, 8th Infantry, who has been promoted to be captain by brevet for the battle of Churubusco, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, in which he was particularly distinguished, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

First Lieutenant John J. Peck, 2d Artillery, who has been promoted to be captain by brevet for the battle of Churubusco, be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Moline del Rey, Mexico, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

First Lieutenant Lewis A. Armistead, 6th Infantry, who has been promoted to be captain by brevet for the battle of Churubusco, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

Second Lieutenant Edmund K. Smith, 7th Infantry, who has been promoted to be 1st lieutenant by brevet for the battle of Cerro Gordo, to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Contreras, Mexico, where he won distinction at the head of his company, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

Second Lieutenant George B. McClellan, Engineers, who has been promoted to be first lieutenant by brevet for the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

Second Lieutenant John G. Foster, Engineers, who has been promoted to be 1st lieutenant by brevet for the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 8th of September, 1847.

Second Lieutenant Edmund L. F. Hardcastle, Topographical Engineers, who has been promoted to be 1st lieutenant by brevet for the battle of Churubusco, to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Moline del Rey, Mexico, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 8th September, 1847

First Lieutenant Henry W. Halleck, Engineers, to be captain by brevet for gallant conduct in affairs with the enemy on the 19th and 20th of November, 1847, and for meritorious services in California, to date from the 1st of May, 1847.

Captain James G. Martin, assistant quarter master, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, Mexico, in the last of which actions he was severely wounded, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

Second Lieutenant Joseph H. Potter, 7th Infantry, to be 1st lieutenant by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Monterey, Mexico, in which he was severely wounded, to take effect from the 23d September, 1846.

Captain George W. Hughes, Topographical Engineers, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Cerro Gordo, Mexico to date from the 18th April, 1847.

List of officers for brevet promotion for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Cerro Gordo, Mexico, to rank from the 18th of April, 1847:

Captain William P. Bainbridge, 4th Artillery, to be major by brevet.

First Lieutenant George Sykes, 3d Infantry, to be captain by brevet.

First Lieutenant Seth Williams, 1st Artillery, to be captain by brevet

List of officers for brevet promotion for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, Mexico, to rank from the 20th of August, 1847:

First Lieutenant Francis Woodbridge, 2d Artillery, to be captain by brevet.

Brevet First Lieutenant Truman Seymour, 1st Artillery, to be captain by brevet.

Second Lieutenant Simon B. Buckner, 6th Infantry, to be first lieutenant by brevet.

List of officers for brevet promotion for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, Mexico, to rank from the 8th of September, 1847:

Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Lee, major 4th Infantry, to be colonel by brevet.

Brevet Major William Chapman, captain 5th Infantry, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet.

Brevet Major Horace Brooks, captain 2d Artillery, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet.

Brevet Captain Francis Woodbridge, 2d Artillery, to be major by brevet.

First Lieutenant John Beardsley, 8th Infantry, to be captain by brevet.

Brevet First Lieutenant Frederick T. Dent, 5th Infantry, to be captain by brevet.

Second Lieutenant Ulysses Grant, since first lieutenant 4th Infantry, to be first lieutenant by brevet.

Second Lieutenant Edmund Russell, 4th Infantry, to be first lieutenant by brevet.

Second Lieutenant Edwin S. Howe, 6th Infantry, to be first lieutenant by brevet.

List of officers for brevet promotion for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, Mexico, to date from the 13th of September, 1847:

Brevet Major Jacob B. Backinstos, captain of Rifles, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet.


Brevet Major David Ruggles, captain 5th Infantry, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet,

Brevet Major Henry L. Scott, captain 4th Infantry. to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet.

Brevet Captain Roswell S. Ripley, 1st lieutenant 2d Artillery, to be major by brevet.

Brevet Captain John Sedgwick, 1st lieutenant 2d Artillery, to be major by brevet.

Brevet Captain Thomas Williams, 1st lieutenant 4th Artillery, to be major by brevet.

Brevet Captain Pinkney Lugenbeel, 1st lieutenant 5th infantry, to be major by brevet.

Brevet Captain Thomas J. Jackson, 1st lieutenant 1st Artillery, to be major by brevet.

Brevet Captain Granville O. Haller, 4th Infantry, to be major by brevet.

Brevet Captain Fitz-John Porter, 1st lieutenant 4th Artillery, to be major by brevet.

First Lieutenant Henry M. Judah, 4th infantry, to be captain by brevet.

First Lieutenant Marcus D. L. Simpson, 2d Artillery, to be captain by brevet.

Brevet First Lieutenant Ralph W. Kirkham, 2d lieutenant 6th Infantry, to be captain by brevet.

Brevet First Lieutenant Charles P. Stone, Ordnance, to be captain by brevet.

Brevet First Lieutenant John P. Hatch, 2d lieutenant Rifles, to be captain by brevet.

Brevet First Lieutenant George B. McClellan, 2d lieutenant Engineers, to be captain by brevet.

Brevet First Lieutenant Maurice Maloney, 4th Infantry, to be captain by brevet.

List of officers for brevet promotion for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Santa Cruz de Rosales, Mexico, to rank from the 16th of March, 1848:

Major Benjamin L. Beall, 1st Dragoons, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet.

Captain William N. Grier, 1st Dragoons, to be major by brevet.

First Lieutenant William E. Prince, 1st Infantry, to be captain by brevet.

First Lieutenant John Love, 1st Dragoons, to be captain by brevet.

Brevet First Lieutenant Oliver H. Perry, 2d lieutenant 1st Dragoons, to be captain by brevet.

First Lieutenant Alexander B. Dyer, Ordnance, to be captain by brevet.

Second Lieutenant John Adams, 1st Dragoons, to be first lieutenant by brevet.

First Lieutenant Henry Little, since captain 7th Infantry, to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Monterey, Mexico, to rank from the 23d of September, 1846.

Brevet Major Joseph H. Eaton, captain 3d Infantry, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Buena Vista, Mexico, to rank from the 23d February, 1847.

Major Philip St. George Cooke, 2d Dragoons, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for meritorious conduct in California, to rank from the 20th of February, 1847.

Major Albert G. Bennett, Pay Department, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in an affair with the guerrilleros at the National Bridge, Mexico, in which he contributed in saving a large amount of Government specie from falling into the hands of the enemy, to date from the 11th June, 1847.

Captain Charles Ruff, Rifles, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the affair at San Juan de los Llanos, Mexico, to date from the 1st of August, 1847.

First Lieutenant John G. Walker, Rifles, to be captain by brevet, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the affair at San Juan de los Llanos, to date from the 1st of August, 1847.

Captain George A. H. Blake, 2d Dragoons, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the affair at San Augustine, Mexico, to date from the 17th of August, 1847.

Brevet Major Benjamin S. Roberts, captain of Rifles, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the actions with the enemy at Matamoras, November 23d, and at the Pass of Galaxara, Mexico, November 24, 1847, to rank from the 24th November, 1847.

The brevet of lieutenant-colonel conferred upon Captain Benjamin Huger, ordnance, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Molino del Rey, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

The brevet of lieutenant-colonel conferred upon Captain Thompson Morris, since major 1st Infantry, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

The brevet of major conferred upon Captain George Naumon, 1st Artillery, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Cerro Gordo, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 18th of April, 1847; and the same officer to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

The brevet of major conferred upon Captain Joseph R. Smith, 2d Infantry, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Cerro Gordo, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 18th of April, 1847; and the same officer to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

The brevet of major conferred upon Captain Richard B. Scriven, 8th Infantry, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Monterey, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 23d September, 1846; and the same officer to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

The brevet of major conferred upon Captain Abraham C. Myers, assistant quartermaster, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be changed so as to apply to the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, in which he was distinguished, to date the 9th of May, 1846.

The brevet of major conferred upon Captain Joseph Hooker, assistant adjutant-general, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the affair at the National Bridge, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 11th June, 1847; and the same officer to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from 13th September, 1847.

The brevet of major conferred upon Captain Andrew Porter, Rifles, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 20th of August, 1847; and the same officer to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th of September, 1847.

The brevet of captain conferred upon 1st Lieutenant John F. Rowland, since captain 2d Artillery, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Monterey, to be changed so as to apply to the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 9th of May, 1846; and the same officer to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Monterey, to date from the 23d September, 1846.

The brevet of captain conferred upon 1st Lieutenant W. H. French, since captain 1st Artillery, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Cerro Gordo, to date from the 18th April, 1847; and the same officer to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th August, 1847.

The brevet of captain conferred upon 1st Lieutenant Richard P. Hammond, 3d Artillery, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Cerro Gordo, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 18th of April, 1847; and the same officer to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

The brevet of captain conferred upon 1st Lieutenant Zealous B. Tower, of Engineers, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 20th of August, 1847; and the same officer to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th September, 1847.

The brevet of captain conferred upon Second Lieutenant Gustavus W. Smith, of Engineers, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Contreras, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

The brevet of first lieutenant conferred upon Second Lieutenant Frederick Steel, since first lieutenant 2d Infantry, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Contreras, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 20th of August, 1847; and the same officer to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th September, 1847.

The brevet of first lieutenant conferred upon 2d Lieutenant Barnard E. Bee, 3d Infantry, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Cerro Gordo, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 18th of April, 1847; and the same officer to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th of September, 1847.

The brevet of first lieutenant conferred upon 2d Lieutenant James Stuart, Rifles, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 20th of August, 1847; and the same officer to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th September, 1847.

The following names were left off the former lists and are now stated.

Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Stainford, 8th Infantry, to be colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Monterey, to date from 23d September, 1846.

Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Justin Dimick, captain 1st Artillery, to be colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th September, 1847.

Brevet Major Richard D. A. Wade, captain 3d Artillery, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, to date from the 8th September, 1847.

Major Andrew J. Coffee, Pay Department, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Buena Vista, to date from the 23d February, 1847.

Captain Hamilton W. Merrill, 2d Dragoons, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, to date from 8th September, 1847.

Captain Samuel C. Ridgely, 4th Artillery, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

Captain John C. Henshaw, 7th Infantry, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

Captain Albert Lowry, Quartermaster's Department, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the affair at Madelin, to date from the 25th of March, 1847.

Captain Oliver L. Shepherd, 3d Infantry, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th of September, 1847.

Brevet Captain Theodore T. S. Laidley, 1st lieutenant of Ordnance, to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the defense of Puebla, to date from the 12th of October, 1847.

First Lieutenant William B. Blair, 2d Artillery, to be first lieutenant by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Cerro Gordo, to date from the 18th of April, 1847.

Brevet First Lieutenant Charles G. Merchant, 2d lieutenant 8th Infantry, to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th of September, 1847.

Brevet First Lieutenant James G. S. Snelling, 2d lieutenant, 8th Infantry, to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Molino del Rey, to date from the 8th of September, 1847.

Brevet First Lieutenant Gordon Granger, 2d lieutenant Rifles, to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th of September, 1847.

Second Lieutenant William K. Van Bokkelin, 7th Infantry, to be first lieutenant by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct at the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th of August, 1847.

Second Lieutenant James M. Haws, 2d Dragoons, to be first lieutenant by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the affair at San Juan de los Llanos, to date from the 1st of August, 1847.

The brevet of brigadier-general conferred upon Colonel Newman S. Clarke, 6th Infantry, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Churubusco, to be changed so as to apply to the siege of Vera Cruz, to date from the 29th March, 1847.


The brevet of major conferred upon Captain Daniel T. Chandler, 3d Infantry, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Monterey, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 23d of September, 1846; and the same officer to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco, to date from the 20th of August, 1847

The brevet of first lieutenant conferred upon Second Lieutenant Robert M. Morris, Rifles, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to be changed so as to apply to the battle of Contreras, in which he was distinguished, to date from the 20th August, 1847; and the same officer to be captain by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th of September, 1847.

Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel William Turnbull, major Topographical Engineers, to be colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th of September, 1847.

Brevet Major John B. Grayson, captain Commissary Department, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Chapultepec, to date from the 13th September, 1847.