Diego Archuleta Military person

Brigadier General Diego Archuleta (March 27, 1814 – 1884), was a member of the Mexican Congress. He joined the Mexican Army to fight against the United States in the Mexican American War. Later, he was appointed an Indian (Native Americans) Agent by President Abraham Lincoln, and joined the Union Army (US Army) during the American Civil War. Archuleta became the first Hispanic to reach the military rank of Brigadier General.

Personal facts

Birth dateMarch 27, 1814
Birth place
Albuquerque New Mexico
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1884
Place of death
Santa Fe New Mexico

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allegiance
United States Union Army
(1846 to 1848)
(1862–1865)
Mexico Mexican Army
military operations
American Civil War
Mexican–American War
Capture of Santa Fe
Battle of Cañada
military commandFirst New Mexico Volunteer Infantry (US)

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