Capture of Tampico
Captures Tampico
Role range: 1846-1847
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Alvin Edson Biography and Timeline
Follow Alvin Edson through 8 dated historical records for United States of America.
Alvin Edson, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1846–1846Years on this page
1846
Capture of Tampico
Edson's marine battalion participates in operations connected with the occupation of Tampico
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847
Blockade of the Rio Grande
Forms a marine battalion which blockades the Rio Grande
Role range: 1846-1847
Blockade of the Rio Grande
Edson forms a marine battalion to support blockade operations near the Rio Grande
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847
Raid on Frontera
Carries out a successful raid of the port of Frontera
Role range: 1846-1847
Raid on Frontera
Edson carries out a successful raid against the port of Frontera
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847
Raid on San Juan Bautista
Carries out a successful raid of the port of San Juan Bautista
Role range: 1846-1847
Raid on San Juan Bautista
Edson carries out a successful raid against the port of San Juan Bautista
Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847
Records, sources and methodology
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