In 1847 he enlisted in the 15th U.S. Infantry and served in the Mexican - American War .
George L. Willard was born in New York City on August 15 , 1827 .
In 1847 George L. Willard enlisted in the 15th U.S. Infantry and served in the Mexican - American War .
George L. Willard was born in New York City on August 15 , 1827 .