Saint Patrick's Battalion
Military unit
The Saint Patrick's Battalion, later reorganized as the Foreign Legion of Patricios, was a Mexican Army unit which fought against the United States in the Mexican–American War. Wikipedia
Founded: 1846
Active: 1846–1848
Colonel of the Regiment: Francisco R. Moreno
Colors: Turkish Blue; Sky Blue; Crimson; Yellow
Motto(s): Erin go bragh
Nickname(s): Los San Patricios; Los Colorados Valientes
Notable commanders: Brevet Major John Riley; Captain Santiago O'Leary; Sergeant Prisciliano Almitrano