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.
Information about Camp Lee in Richmond, VA during the Civil War. Also known as New Fairgrounds, or Camp of Instruction. Used as a training camp in the early part of the war, and consisted of several barracks type buildings that appear to have been used for garrison and hospital purposes later in the war. Located west of the city, north of Broad street at the present location of the area behind the Science Museum of Virginia (former Union Station). 10/30/1860; the upcoming cavalry encampment at the Central Fair Grounds will be called Camp Lee, fifteen companies to attend.