John Heitzman
Plymouth. It may not be generally known, but it is a fact that Plymouth is the home of one of the two survivors of the battle of Buena Vista, which was fought during the Mexican War. The party referred to is John Heitzman, who was aid-de-camp to General Wool and participated in the engagement carrying orders for his superior officer. Mr. Heitzman and one other person, are said to be the only survivors of this great battle.
From The Mansfield Semi-Weekly News: December 2, 1898, Vol. 14, No. 99