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Semmes and the San Patricios: 'Dishonored and Dishonorable'?
In November of 1846, as the war between Mexico and the United States raged, an unusual unit of the Mexican army was formed by General Santa Anna, it was called the San Patricios or St. Patrick's Company. Commanded by John Riley, a deserter from Company K of the 5th U.S. Infantry, who probably gave it the name, it…
ContinueAdded by Joe Gannon on May 16, 2018 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments
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