First Battle of Mora
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The First Battle of Mora was part of the Taos Revolt of the Mexican–American War, between United States Army troops under Captain Israel R. Hendley, versus a militia of Hispanos (acting as Mexican nationals) and Puebloan allies in US-occupied northern New Mexico. The short skirmish took place on January 24, 1847, in and around the village of Mora, resulting in a US Army defeat and the death of Hendley and several of his men.
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First Battle of Mora | |||||||
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Part of the Taos Revolt Mexican–American War | |||||||
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United States | Mexico | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Capt. Israel R. Hendley † | unknown militia leaders | ||||||
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80[1][2]: 141 | 150–200[1][2]: 141 | ||||||
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1 killed, 3 wounded[2]: 141 |
25 killed, unknown wounded, 15–17 captured[1][2]: 141 |
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