Robert D. Buttle

Robert D. Buttle was the sole Brooklyn survivor of the Marine battalion which took part in the Mexican-American War. He participated in the siege of Mexico City and was wounded in the battle which ended in the capture of that city. Buttle spent eight months in a hospital prior to recovering enough from his wounds to be discharged.

For twenty-five years he ran a restaurant at Court Street, Brooklyn, New York. He resided in Brooklyn for thirty-six years before he died.

Robert enlisted in the Marine battalion of the United States Army on May 24, 1847. He sailed aboard the Atlas on June 4 and arrived at Vera Cruz in the first part of July. His company was engaged in the Battle of Pueblo Contreros, Cherubusco, and at the attack on Chapultepec. In each of the actions Buttle demonstrated bravery.

Robert Buttle died on the morning of October 10, 1901 at his home, 274 Court Street. His death came after an illness of two months.

Arrangements were made for funeral services on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The interment was in Green-Wood Cemetery. Mexican-American War veterans were invited to attend. The deceased left behind a wife and three sons. The sons' names were L.N., Robert O., and Frank.