Morman Battalion, Figure Yuma, Arizona
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N 32° 43.865 W 114° 38.733
11S E 720633 N 3623927
A Pleasant addition to the West Wet-Lands
Waymark Code: WM44YH
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2008
Views: 24
The Morman Battalion : The Longest Infantry March in History
1846-47
On 21 December 1846 the battalion encamped on the Gila River. They crossed the Colorado River into California on 9 and 10 January 1847. By 29 January 1847 they were camped at the Mission of San Diego, about five miles from General Kearny's quarters. That evening Colonel Cooke rode to Kearny's encampment and reported the battalion's condition. On 30 January 1847 Cooke issued orders enumerating the accomplishments of the Mormon Battalion. "History may be searched in vain for an equal march of infantry. Half of it has been through a wilderness where nothing but savages and wild beasts are found, or deserts where, for lack of water, there is no living creature."
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Trooper Morman Battalion
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: R. C. Merrill
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: Placed January 11, 2007
Materials used: unknown metal
Location: West Wet Lands Park Yuma, Arizona
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