 Complete the following phrase:  Van Dorn saw action at the Battle of Monterrey on September 2123, 1846, and during the Siege of Vera Cruz from March 929, 1847. He was then transferred to Gen. Winfield Scotts command in early 1847 and promoted to first lieutet on March 3. Van Dorn fought well in the rest of his engagements in Mexico, earning himself two brevet promotions for conduct; He was appointed a brevet captain on April 18 for his participation at the Battle of Cerro Gordo, and to major on August 20 for his actions near Mexico City, including the 