Pedro Lujan (1868 - abt. 1943)

Born Jan 1868 in Wamaquipa, Mexico

Husband of Felipa Leon Sepulveda — married 16 Oct 1889 in St. Vincent De Paul, Silver City, Grant, New Mexico, United States

Descendants

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THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER AND GEORGE S. PATTON JR. [1]

A thesis presented to the Faculty of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree

MASTER OF MILITARY ART AND SCIENCE Military History by CAMACHO, LAWRENCE F. MAJ, USA B.S., University of Guam, Mangilao, Guam, 1997 M.A., Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2007

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The operation became the first time in U.S. Army history that a unit used motor vehicles in combat. It was soundly executed.

After several shots were fired, Patton found Carranza and killed him and two of his men.

Pershing authorized a press release of the story to the newspapers.

Patton finally saw action and once again heightened his reputation. He later wrote to his father stating, ―At last I succeeded in getting into a fight.

Additionally, in June 13, 1916, Patton was permitted to accompany a troop that was sent to look for another outlaw named Pedro Lujan.

He spent three days riding with Captain Frederick G. Turner‘s Troop M of the 13th Cavalry. The troop finally surrounded a house and captured Lujan.

Pershing‘s Punitive Expedition returned from Mexico in February 1917.

On February 1, Patton was assigned to the 7th Cavalry, but he remained as Pershing‘s acting

Pershing‘s Punitive Expedition returned from Mexico in February 1917.

On February 1, Patton was assigned to the 7th Cavalry, but he remained as Pershing‘s acting aide.

On February 19, Pershing left Fort Bliss and took command of the Southern Department in San Antonio.

He gave Patton an excellent rating on his evaluation.

Patton reflected on his experiences and the things he learned during the Punitive Expedition in Mexico.

He was promoted to first lieutenant.

He gained fame by killing Carranza and assisting with the capture of Lujan.

He also had experiences with the Army‘s latest innovations such as the familiarization and employment of motor vehicles in extended operations.

Pedro Luján

Para otros usos de este término, véase Pedro Luján (desambiguación).

General Pedro Luján fue un militar mexicano que participó en la Revolución mexicana.

Nació en Bustillo, Chihuahua. En 1910 se incorporó al movimiento maderista; en mayo de 1911 fue comisionado por Francisco I.

Madero para escoltar al general federal Juan J. Navarro en su paso hacia los Estados Unidos.

Formó parte de la escolta de "Dorados" del general Francisco Villa.

En abril de 1916 fue capturado por las fuerzas estadounidenses del general John J. Pershing y confinado al estado de Nuevo México, Estados Unidos.

Más tarde fue liberado y volvió al país para establecerse en Chihuahua.

General Pedro Lujan was Mexican Military man that participated in Mexican Revolution.

He born in Bustillo, Chihuahua.

In 1910, he joined the Madero movement; in May 1911, he was commissioned by Francisco I. Madero to escort the federal General Juan J. Navarro on their way to the United States.

It was part of the escort of " Dorados " General Francisco Villa.

In April 1916, he was captured by US forces under General John J. Pershing and confined to the state of New Mexico, United States.

Later he was released and returned home to settle in Chihuahua.

Ancestry Member Trees This hint compiles information from 4 other Public Ancestry Member Trees. Name Pedro Lujan Birth Jan 1868 - Wamaquipa, Mexico Death 1943

1900 United States Federal Census Census & Voter Lists Name Pedro Lujan Head of House Margarita Casanova Birth Jan 1868 - Mexico Arrival 1898 Residence San Antonio Ward 2, Bexar, Texas - Age: 32

1940 United States Federal Census Census & Voter Lists Name Pedro Lujan Spouse Feliepe Lujan Children Gila Birth abt 1873 - Old Mexico Residence Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado - Age: 67

U.S. City Directories, 1822-1989 Directories & Member Lists Name Pedro Lujan Spouse Felipa Lujan Residence 1939 - Pueblo, Colorado, USA

1920 United States Federal Census Census & Voter Lists Name Pedro Lujan Spouse Felipa S Lujan Children Lucia Birth abt 1868 - Mexico Arrival 1890 Residence 1920 - Mimbres, Grant, New Mexico - Age: 52

Pedro Lujan, "New Mexico Marriages, 1751-1918" https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FD5W-Z2D Citation "New Mexico Marriages, 1751-1918," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FD5W-Z2D : accessed 29 October 2015), Pedro Lujan and Felipa Sepulveda, 16 Oct 1889; citing St Vincent De Paul, Silver City, Grant, New Mexico, reference ; FHL microfilm 16,891.

Pedro Lujan, "New Mexico Marriages, 1751-1918" https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FDPP-YZZ Citation "New Mexico Marriages, 1751-1918," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FDPP-YZZ : accessed 29 October 2015), Pedro Lujan and Felipa Sepulveda, 16 Oct 1889; citing St. Vincent De Paul, Silver City, Grant, New Mexico, reference 2:PSDMGM; FHL microfilm 16,891

Pedro Lujan, "United States Census, 1940" https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRDH-CD5 Citation "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VRDH-CD5 : accessed 29 October 2015), Pedro Lujan, Pueblo, Election Precinct 40, Pueblo, Colorado, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 51-45, sheet 4B, family 97, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 476.

Pedro Lujan in household of Margarita Casanova, "United States Census, 1900" https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M32P-XVK Citation "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M32P-XVK : accessed 29 October 2015), Pedro Lujan in household of Margarita Casanova, Justice Precinct 4 San Antonio city Ward 2, Bexar, Texas, United States; citing sheet 1A, family 12, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,241,611.

Pedro Lujan, "United States Census, 1920" https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4VT-K97 Citation "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M4VT-K97 : accessed 29 October 2015), Pedro Lujan, Mimbres, Grant, New Mexico, United States; citing sheet 1A, family 26, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,821,076.

Pedro Lujan in entry for Lucia Lujan, "New Mexico Deaths, 1889-1945" https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLTG-H2S Citation "New Mexico Deaths, 1889-1945," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLTG-H2S : accessed 29 October 2015), Pedro Lujan in entry for Lucia Lujan, 22 Mar 1923; citing Mimbres, Grant, New Mexico, reference 737, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Santa Fe; FHL microfilm 2,032,887.

Pedro Lujan in entry for Rafael Lujan, "New Mexico Deaths, 1889-1945" https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLYK-YMJ Citation "New Mexico Deaths, 1889-1945," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLYK-YMJ : accessed 29 October 2015), Pedro Lujan in entry for Rafael Lujan, 17 Mar 1925; citing Mimbres, Grant, New Mexico, reference Item No. 3, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Santa Fe; FHL microfilm 2,032,891.