During the Mexican War, he was assigned to the Pacific Squadron and participated in the capture of California and the defense of San Francisco. He also took part in several land raids and, on one occasion, led a party of 30 bluejackets on a cannon-spiking raid in the midst of 1,500 enemy troops.
Located on Camp Mabry Army Reserve base, the museum honors all Texas military personnel with exhibits and archives from the Texas fight for independence through all major US military conflicts.Wed.-Sun., 10am-4pm. 1  Venue Details.ocated on Camp Mabry Army Reserve base, the museum honors all Texas military personnel with exhibits and archives from the Texas fight for independence through all major US military conflicts. Wed.-Sun., 10am-4pm. 1  Venue Details.
Established in 1892, Camp Mabry is the third-oldest active military installation in Texas, behind Fort Sam Houston and Fort Bliss.It was named for Brigadier General Woodford H. Mabry, the Adjutant General of Texas when the camp was founded.The camp was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.stablished in 1892, Camp Mabry is the third-oldest active military installation in Texas, behind Fort Sam Houston and Fort Bliss.