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The United States Military asked the Mormon pioneers to provide a regiment of men for the army to help fight in the Mexican-American War. The Mormons obeyed the request of their government and their regiment was named the "Mormon Battalion".
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When was Mormon Battalion created?
Mormon Battalion was created in 1846.
When did Mormon Battalion end?
Mormon Battalion ended in 1847.
Were there women with the Mormon Battalion?
The Mormon Battalion brought a few women along as laundresses and cooks. Many of these women were the wives of men in the battalion.
What is the phone number of the Us Mormon Battalion A Cor in Sandy Utah?
The phone number of the Us Mormon Battalion A Cor is: 801-255-3197.
Where is the Us Mormon Battalion A Cor in Sandy Utah located?
The address of the Us Mormon Battalion A Cor is: Po Box 1983, Sandy, UT 84091-1983
What year was the Mormon Battalion organized?
On July 16, 1846, 541 men enlisted in the army and were organized into what was dubbed the Mormon Battalion. http://www.mormonwiki.com/Mormon_Battalion has full info.
How long was the trail the Mormon Battalion marched?
About 1,900 miles.
Where is the Tucson Mormon Battalion Monument Foundation in Tucson Arizona located?
The address of the Tucson Mormon Battalion Monument Foundation is: 4205 E Presidio Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712-1044
Where is the Mormon Battalion monument in San Diego?
Mormon Battalion Historical Site 2510 Juan Street San Diego, California 92110 Near the junction of I-5 & I-8 in Old Town.
Is there an organizaton called the Mormon Battalion now?
No, the Mormon Battalion only existed for one year, from July 1846 to July 1847. It was a volunteer unit of the US military during the Mexican-American War, so called because it was made entirely of Mormons. While there are thousands of Mormons in the military today, they are integrated into mixed units rather than separated into their own, so there is no Mormon Battalion. Check out the "Related Link" below to learn more about the Mormon Battalion.
Arizona's part in the Mexican American War?
It was invaded by the Mormon Battalion.
Who came from the disbanded Mormon battalion?
About 500 men, women and children.
