11th ACR

Mexico 1916

On March 12, 1916, the Regiment under the command of Colonel James Lockett started the Regiment's move to Mexico as part of the Punitive Expedition. The Regiment would stay in Mexico until February 5, 1917. The following pictures were taken of the Regiment during the campaign.

		1st Squadron Commander COL Henry L. Allen near a railhead. He started the campaign as a Lieutenant Colonel.

		Provisional Squadron Commander LTC Howze LTC Robert L. Howze who on May 5, 1916, commanded the last cavalry charge at the village of Ojo Azules. Howze started the campaign as a Major.

		Regiment on the move On the move near Casas Grande, Mexico.

		Moving the trains The Packhorse, 1916, on the move near Casas Grande, Mexico.

		Regimental Officers

		Camp Bivouac at Colonia Dublan

		Bivouac Keeping the Blackhorse stocked with wood

		Tent City Troopers relaxing. Notice the drainage trenches dug to keep the tents dry.

		The Luxury Suite SGT M.R. Cox of A Troop shows off his fly proof tent.

		Horsemanship A Lieutenant of the Blackhorse demonstrates his skill during a jumping competition. - William Fox

		Motor Pool July 15, 1916 Horses of the 7th, 10th, and 11th Cavalry rest at the camp at Colonia Dublan. - William Fox

		Troopers at the water pump Troopers take a drink from the well pump. The Blackhorse drilled their own wells when water sources were not available.

		Scouts Out! Scout Geert Viel reports to the camp commander, COL John Beacom. COL Beacom would have an Army camp named after him in Calexico, California, which elements of the Regiment occupied from 1917 - 1920.


All photographs on this page are public domain. For more photographs on the 11th ACR during this period visit the "Gallery of the Open Frontier" at http://gallery.unl.edu