Forgotten history: St Patrick's Battalion
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LeopoldBloom · M
This incident is why the US military now has chaplains for every major religion. Up to that time, the only chaplains were Protestants. After attempting to entice the Irish to desert by offering them free land and citizenship, the Mexicans sent over a few Catholic priests, who told the Irish soldiers to stop fighting for the Protestant heretics, and come over to Mexico to join their fellow God-loving Catholic brothers. After the entire battalion deserted, the Army began hiring Catholic chaplains.
The St. Patricio Battalion also included Germans, Scots, French, Polish, and other nationalities, nearly all Catholics.
The St. Patricio Battalion also included Germans, Scots, French, Polish, and other nationalities, nearly all Catholics.
calicuz · 51-55, M
Wow, I never knew this either. I have a new respect for the Irish.
Mooed78 · 41-45, F
Wow. I never knew this. Very interesting..
FukFaceWillie · 51-55, M
I had no idea…thanks!
LordShadowfire · 46-50, MVIP
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