George Croghan was on the staff of general Zachary Taylor during the Mexican War. At the Battle of Monterrey, he led his Tennessee regiment right in front.
During his years of military service, George Croghan met three future U.S. presidents: Harrison, Jackson and Taylor.
On January 8, 1849, George Croghan died in New Orleans in a cholera epidemic, the same one that killed former President James K. Polk.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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