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COMMANDER // 1788–1835

Benjamin R. Milam

2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1788 – 1835

17901800181018201830Texas Revolution · 1835-1836Battle of Goliad — October 10, 1835 · Texian Rebels · Texas RevolutionSiege of Béxar — October 12, 1835 · Texian · Texas Revolution

Active service 1835 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 47.

Profile

Benjamin Rush Milam was an American colonist of Mexican Texas and a military leader and hero of the Texas Revolution. A native of what is now Kentucky, Milam fought beside American interests during the Mexican War of Independence and later joined the Texians in their own fight for independence, for which he assumed a leadership role. Persuading the weary Texians not to back down during the Siege of Béxar, Milam was killed in action while leading an assault into the city that eventually resulted in the Mexican Army's surrender. Milam County, Texas, and the town of Milam are named in his honor, as are many other placenames and civic works throughout Texas.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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