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Black Hawk War (1832) Brigadier General Richard Barnes Mason - Mason was commissioned into the Army in 1817 and served in the 1st U.S. Infantry during the Black Hawk War. In 1833, he transferred to the 1st U.S. Dragoons as its first Major. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in 1836. During the Mexican-American War, he served in New Mexico Territory and California, rising to the rank of Colonel in 1846. This monument carved of brown freestone featuring cannon, cannonballs, kegs and ropes was designed by John Struthers, who also designed the sarcophagus for George and Martha Washington.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 14:19:52 +0000

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