Luis Medina Barrón

Luís Medina Barrón was a Mexican General who was most notable for his participation in the Battle of Zacatecas during the Mexican Revolution.

Biography Barrón was born in Jerez de García Salinas, Zacatecas, on September 30, 1871, to Urbano Medina and Josefa Barrón. He began his military career at the age of 17 with the rank of second lieutenant in the infantry. For many years, he was active in the auxiliary forces of the state. He accompanied Governor Rafael Izábal during the Yaqui Wars and in all the expeditions he organized against the rebellious Indians. After Pánfilo Natera was demoted, Barrón was promoted to divisionary general; however, he was defeated and evicted by the División del Norte of Pancho Villa. In a message to General Victoriano Huerta, he informed him of the defeat: "The Plaza de Zacatecas fell with blood and fire, annihilating the entire garrison."

Between 1917 and 1920 he fought against the Carrancistas, joining the Felicistas that operated in Veracruz. He seconded the Agua Prieta Plan and was promoted to General. He served several years in the Mexican consular service. He died on April 27, 1937 in Mexico City and was buried in the French Pantheon.