Roger Griffin : Short Biography

The Battle of Resaca de la Palma (modern Texas) took place on 9 May 1846, one of the first engagements in the Mexican–American War. Among the US fatalities was Private Roger Griffin (Company B, 8th Infantry, a 24 year old farmer), and among the wounded was Private John Flannery (Company E, 8th Infantry, a 23 year old shoemaker). Fellow Galwaymen would later make their mark in the San Patricios. Pictured is a sketch of the battle (lithograph by Klauprech & Menzel).