During the Mexican War, he was assigned to the Pacific Squadron and participated in the capture of California and the defense of San Francisco. He also took part in several land raids and, on one occasion, led a party of 30 bluejackets on a cannon-spiking raid in the midst of 1,500 enemy troops.
Located on Camp Mabry Army Reserve base, the museum honors all Texas military personnel with exhibits and archives from the Texas fight for independence through all major US military conflicts.Wed.-Sun., 10am-4pm. 1  Venue Details.ocated on Camp Mabry Army Reserve base, the museum honors all Texas military personnel with exhibits and archives from the Texas fight for independence through all major US military conflicts. Wed.-Sun., 10am-4pm. 1  Venue Details.
Little Rock Arsenal - Little Rock, AR - the first line of defense for the frontier. MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History - Little Rock, AR - a museum dedicated to Arkansas's role in the military through history. Maumelle Park - Little Rock, AR - a park on the Arkansas River. Mount Holly Cemetery - Little Rock, AR - Arkansas' own Westminister Abby.