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By Margaret Leidy Harner from her book One Day at a Time: A Social History of Boyertown, PA.
June 21, 1916: Word has been received that Private James Rausch of Hereford has been seriously wounded by Mexican bandits. He was a member of the guard of soldiers stationed at San Ignacio, Texas, on the Mexican border, when a party of thugs crossed the Rio Grande at 2 a.m. and opened hostilities at their camp.
The battle lasted 30 minutes and was fought in brilliant moonlight. Three soldiers were killed and Rausch was one of the six wounded. He is reported in serious condition and is being brought to Washington, D.C. for treatment.
Rausch is the first Berks man hurt since the United States Army was ordered to the Mexican border, under the command of Brigadier General John J. Pershing, to guard against the mindless violence and banditry of Pancho Villa’s raids in the United States.
More News from Boyertown
- Studio B’s “I AM: Proud” Project Kicks Off with Art Exhibit Opening Studio B Art Gallery offers a range of activities and opportunities throughout July and August 2024, for community involvement in sharing their “pride and joy.”
- June 27, 1973: Determined to Help the Less Fortunate, Jo Guerre-Chaley Initiates Boyertown Area Multi-Service A rare and dedicated visionary, Jo Guerre-Chaley founds the Boyertown Area Multi-Service bringing assistive agencies to serve the community.
