page_title: John Riley (soldier)
section_title: Post court martial
hierarchical_section_title: John Riley (soldier) / Post court martial
caption_attribution_description: English: Comandante John Riley's plaque on his pedestal with bronze bust, stating donation of the memorial by the Mexican state to honour his service during the war with America 1846-48, which was unveiled by the Irish Ambassader.in 2010.
context_page_description: John Patrick Riley was an Irish soldier in the British Army who emigrated to the United States and subsequently enlisted in the United States Army. During the Mexican–American War of 1846–1848, Riley led a number of other Irish Catholics in the ranks who defected to Mexico, where they formed the Saint Patrick's Battalion in the Mexican Army.
context_section_description: Following his conviction and branding, Riley was released and eventually rejoined the Mexican forces. Reportedly he grew his hair to conceal the scars on his face. He continued to serve with the regular Mexican Army after the end of the war, being confirmed in the rank of "Permanent Major". Stationed in Veracruz, he was retired on 14 August 1850 on medical grounds after suffering from yellow fever.
caption: John Riley plaque on pedestal, Plaza San Jacinto, Mexico city
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