Diego Archuleta
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.
Diego Archuleta | |
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| Born | 1814 Plaza de Los Luceros, Viceroyalty of New Spain (now Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, U.S.) |
| Died | 1884 (aged 69–70) Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Allegiance | Mexico United States |
| Service/ | Mexican Army New Mexico Militia |
| Years of service | 1846–1848 (Mexico) 1862–1865 (USA) |
| Rank | Colonel (Mexico) Brigadier General (Militia) |
| Unit | 1st Infantry Regiment, New Mexico Militia |
| Commands held | 1st Division, New Mexico Militia |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War |
| Other work | New Mexico Territorial Legislative Assembly, Indian Agent |
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