New Orleans Greys | |
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Active | 1835-1836 |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Republic of Texas |
Type | volunteers (militia) |
Role | Ground-based military warfare |
Size | 2 companies (122 men) |
Part of | Texian Army |
Engagements | Texas 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.