A song about this group claims that "some get drunk on demon rum, and some get drunk on glory."
A song about this group claims that "some get drunk on demon rum, and some get drunk on glory." An essay by "the new Bernal DÃ­az del Castillo" criticized "the legitimate descendents of the ancient Tlaxcalans" for taking part in the "atrocious order" to hang members of this group. Along with the "Bravos" national guard battalion, this group was assigned to fortify the Franciscan convent of San Mateo, which protected a bridge just east of CoyoacÃ¡n. Although cannoneers from this group three times ripped down a white flag, they were forced to surrender when General William Worth's attack ended the Battle of (*) Churubusco. Major John Riley was a leader of this group, which carried a green silk banner emblazoned with a harp and the motto "Erin go Bragh." For 10 points, name this group of Irish-Americans who deserted from the U.S. Army and switched sides during the Mexican War.
A song about this group claims that "some get drunk on demon rum, and some get drunk on glory."
Saint Patrick's Battalion (or San Patricios or BatallÃ³n de San Patricio; accept alternate unit sizes such as "brigade" or "regiment"; prompt on "Irish(-American) immigrants" before "Irish")