New Orleans Greys

New Orleans Greys
Active1835-1836
Country United States
AllegianceRepublic of Texas
Typevolunteers (militia)
RoleGround-based military warfare
Size2 companies (122 men)
Part ofTexian Army
EngagementsTexas Revolution
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Stephen F. Austin
Thomas H. Breece
Robert C. Morris
Sam Houston
James Fannin 
William Travis 
James Bowie 
Davy Crockett 

The New Orleans Greys was a Military volunteer unit of two militia companies that totaled about 120, formed in the city of that name for service in the Texas War of Independence. Its name came from its soldiers' grey military fatigues.