campaign of Upper Peru. In 1811 he was promoted to captain. He was wounded in what is today Bolivia and transported to the settlement of Jesús Machaca, where he died on June 20 at the age of 22. The news of these two casualties was met with shock, in response to which the government junta resolved to record the officers' names in bronze. However, due to lack of funds, the project was suspended. Pereyra's father petitioned the government in 1812, to no avail. In 1856, relatives of Pereyra once more appealed for the plaque's creation, but no action was taken. In 1891, the necessary funds were raised through popular subscription, and the plaque was installed on May 24 of that year. See also Buenos Aires Buenos Aires (Landmarks) References Revista Buenos Aires nos cuenta nº 15 (1991), Editor: Elisa Casella de Calderón. External links History of Buenos Aires National Historic Monuments of Argentina Tourist attractions in Buenos Aires Monuments and memorials in Buenos Aires Liberty symbols