Bryan, James LeCompte

James LeCompte Bryan of Cambridge, Maryland, served as a lieutenant with the First Virginia Regiment of Volunteer Infantry during the Mexican War (1846-1848).

One of five children, James LeCompte Bryan (called Jim) interrupted his medical studies and employment as a teacher in Petersburg, Virginia, to join the army. Bryan served the army in various positions between 1846 and 1848, such as a lieutenant, company commander, second officer of the battalion, acting adjutant, and aide to a colonel.

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