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.
Camp Mabry is the home to the Joint Force Headquarters of the Texas Military Forces, as well as the headquarters of the Texas National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, numerous supply and training buildings and facilities, and the Texas Military Forces Museum.amp Mabry is the home to the Joint Force Headquarters of the Texas Military Forces, as well as the headquarters of the Texas National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, numerous supply and training buildings and facilities, and the Texas Military Forces Museum.