Fort Bliss National Cemetery

Fort Bliss was established after the Mexican-American War (18464–1848) to protect newly acquired territories. The first garrison arrived at the post on the Rio Grande in late 1849. The U.S. Army abandoned Fort Bliss during the Civil War, and it was occupied by Confederates until they destroyed it following a Union victory at Glorieta Pass, New Mexico Territory, in 1862. The fort was rebuilt and relocated multiple times before its final iteration, completed in 1893. It played a minor role in mobilization efforts for the Spanish-American War and Philippine Insurrection (1898–1902).  Fort Bliss National Cemetery is located within the Fort Bliss Military Reservation in El Paso County, Texas. Revolutionary War, Continental Line Private Johann Michael Ehler (1760-1838) and five Medal of Honor Veterans are buried here.