Robert D. Buttle
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Robert D. Buttle was the sole Brooklyn
survivor of the Marine
battalion
which took part in the Mexican-American War. He participated in the siege of Mexico City
and was wounded in the battle which ended in the capture of that city. Buttle spent eight months in a hospital
prior to recovering enough from his wounds to be discharged.
For twenty-five years he ran a restaurant
at Court Street, Brooklyn, New York. He resided in Brooklyn for thirty-six years before he died.
Robert enlisted in the Marine battalion of the United States Army
on May 24, 1847. He sailed aboard the Atlas on June 4 and arrived at Vera Cruz
in the first part of July. His company was engaged in the Battle of Pueblo Contreros, Cherubusco, and at the attack on Chapultepec
. In each of the actions Buttle demonstrated bravery.
Robert Buttle died on the morning of October 10, 1901 at his home, 274 Court Street. His passing came after an illness of two months.
Arrangements were made for funeral services on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The interment was in Green-Wood Cemetery
. Mexican-American War veterans were invited to attend. The deceased left behind a wife and three sons. The sons' names were L.N., Robert O., and Frank.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
survivor of the Marine
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
battalion
Battalion
A battalion is a military unit of around 300–1,200 soldiers usually consisting of between two and seven companies and typically commanded by either a Lieutenant Colonel or a Colonel...
which took part in the Mexican-American War. He participated in the siege of Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
and was wounded in the battle which ended in the capture of that city. Buttle spent eight months in a hospital
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
prior to recovering enough from his wounds to be discharged.
For twenty-five years he ran a restaurant
Restaurant
A restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services...
at Court Street, Brooklyn, New York. He resided in Brooklyn for thirty-six years before he died.
Robert enlisted in the Marine battalion of the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
on May 24, 1847. He sailed aboard the Atlas on June 4 and arrived at Vera Cruz
Veracruz, Veracruz
Veracruz, officially known as Heroica Veracruz, is a major port city and municipality on the Gulf of Mexico in the Mexican state of Veracruz. The city is located in the central part of the state. It is located along Federal Highway 140 from the state capital Xalapa, and is the state's most...
in the first part of July. His company was engaged in the Battle of Pueblo Contreros, Cherubusco, and at the attack on Chapultepec
Chapultepec
Chapultepec Park, more commonly called the "Bosque de Chapultepec" in Mexico City, is the largest city park in Latin America, measuring in total just over 686 hectares. Centered on a rock formation called Chapultepec Hill, one of the park's main functions is to be an ecological space in the vast...
. In each of the actions Buttle demonstrated bravery.
Robert Buttle died on the morning of October 10, 1901 at his home, 274 Court Street. His passing came after an illness of two months.
Arrangements were made for funeral services on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The interment was in Green-Wood Cemetery
Green-Wood Cemetery
Green-Wood Cemetery was founded in 1838 as a rural cemetery in Brooklyn, Kings County , New York. It was granted National Historic Landmark status in 2006 by the U.S. Department of the Interior.-History:...
. Mexican-American War veterans were invited to attend. The deceased left behind a wife and three sons. The sons' names were L.N., Robert O., and Frank.
See also
- Battles of the Mexican-American WarBattles of the Mexican-American WarThe battles of the Mexican–American War include all major engagements and most reported skirmishes, including Thornton's Defeat, the Battle of Palo Alto, and the Battle of Resaca de la Palma, which took place prior to the official start of hostilities....
- Mexican-American War
- Brooklyn, New York
- Green-Wood CemeteryGreen-Wood CemeteryGreen-Wood Cemetery was founded in 1838 as a rural cemetery in Brooklyn, Kings County , New York. It was granted National Historic Landmark status in 2006 by the U.S. Department of the Interior.-History:...