First Battle of Mora

First Battle of Mora
Part of the Taos Revolt
Mexican–American War
DateJanuary 24, 1847
Location
Mora, New Mexico
Result Mexican tactical victory
Belligerents
United States United States Mexico Mexico
Commanders and leaders
United States Capt. Israel R. Hendley † Mexico unknown militia leaders
Strength
80[1][2]: 141  150–200[1][2]: 141 
Casualties and losses
1 killed,
3 wounded[2]: 141 		 25 killed,
unknown wounded,
15–17 captured[1][2]: 141 

The First Battle of Mora was part of the Taos Revolt of the Mexican–American War, between United States Army troops under Captain Israel R. Hendley, versus a militia of Hispanos (acting as Mexican nationals) and Puebloan allies in US-occupied northern New Mexico. The short skirmish took place on January 24, 1847, in and around the village of Mora, resulting in a US Army defeat and the death of Hendley and several of his men.

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