The following Truitts served in Company E, 1st Texas Mounted Volunteers, during the U.S. war with Mexico in 1847. They were recruited in Shelby County, Texas. Alfred M. Truitt, Captain; Leander Truitt, Bugler; Andrew J. Truitt, 3rd Sergeant; Joshua H. Truitt, received disability discharge; and Minter Truitt, received disability discharge.