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Third and Sixth U. S. Cavalry Troops Have Great War Records
Washington notes a surge of support within the Sixth Cavalry for leading the advance into Mexico. The Third Cavalry, under Colonel Augustus B. Blockson, is praised for its long record fromMexican campaigns through Civil War battles, Indian wars and the Spanish American War, with both regiments boasting distinguished service and multiple medals of honor.
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Washinston
D. C
Sixth Cavalry
Galveston
Augustus B. Blockson
Third Cavalry
Lindley M Garrison
Mexico
Navy
United States
Winfield Scott
Cerro Gordo
Chapultepec
Mexico City
Persifor F. Smith
Point Isabel
Monterey
Tampico
Lobos Island
Gulf
Huerta
Sacrificios Island
Vera Cruz
Philippines
Penina
Stoneman
Williemeburg
Yorktown
Malvers Mil Fredericksburg
Gettysburg
Win Gerness
Spottsylvania Court House
Winchester
Appomattox
Eugene A Carr
Adna R. Chaffee
Leutenant
William H. Carter
Texas City
Ment
Crook
Chaffee
Sierra Madres