DeSoto Parish, Louisiana; Mexican War

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Mexican War

Joseph King -"During the latter part of the war he served about one 
year in the Crescent Regiment of Louisiana Infantry, and was in several 
skirmishes in Louisiana.  In 1846, he joined Company D, First Georgia 
Infantry, with Gen. Taylor, for the Mexican War, and served with him 
until shortly before the battle of Vera Crux, when he was under Gen. 
Scott, and with him participated in that battle, being slightly wounded 
by a gunshot, which disabled him for some time.  While on their way 
toward Mexico City, Mr. King's term of enlistment expired, and he was 
mustered out as orderly sergeant and returned home" Pg. 270