What was the name of the six boys who jumped off a cliff during the Mexican-American War called?

Answer 1

The Los Ninos Heroes were a group of six young Mexican men who refused the order to retreat and fought to the last man in defense of their flag, They included:

Juan de la Barrera, Lieutenant.

Agustin Melgar, Cadet.

Juan Escutia, Cadet.

Vicente Suarez, Cadet.

Francisco Marquez, Cadet. And

Fernando Montes de Oca, Cadet.

They fell to the American attackers until only Juan Escutia remained. He wrapped the Mexican Flag around himself an jumped off the Castle Wall to his death to prevent the enemy from capturing it.