Battle of Chino
The Battle of Chino, a skirmish of the Mexican–American War occurred on September 26–27, 1846, during which 24 Americans led by Benjamin D. Wilson, who were hiding in the adobe house of Rancho Santa Ana del Chino, were captured by a group of about 50 Californios.
| Battle of Chino | |||||||
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| Part of Conquest of California Mexican–American War | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Mexico | United States | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| José del Carmen Lugo | Benjamin Davis Wilson | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 50 militia | 24 militia | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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1 killed 2 wounded |
24 captured 3 wounded | ||||||
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