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Soldiers and civilians killed in raid

August 20, 2026

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During the Villa raid on Columbus, New Mexico, on March 9, 1916, Mexican raiders under Pancho Villa killed and wounded soldiers, civilians, and hotel guests in one of the most notorious attacks on U.S. soil. Among the military dead were Sgt. Mark Dobbs, Sgt. John Nievergelt, Cpl. Paul Simon, Cpl…

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