James Fannin fought in these battles:
I know he fought in a lot of battles but like why did people consider him important?
James Walker Fannin, Jr. was the Colonel of the Texas Army during the Texas Revolution of 1835-36. Fannin and his men were outnumbered and executed by the Mexicans at the Battle of Coleto Creek.
James Fannin's famous quote before his execution during the Texas Revolution was: "I beg to assure my countrymen and friends that I feel composed and resigned to the fate that awaits me."
James was so famous because he fought in the modgority of the battles and was one of the few men who had any formal military training! James Walker Fannin is famous because he was a colonel that lead troops in the process of fighting Santa Anna during the beginning of the Texas revolution. He was voted colonel because he had had some previous military training. He and his troops were executed by Santa Anna.
Fannin joined the UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADAMY at West Point on July 1, 1819 under the name "James F. Walker".James Walker Fannin was a 19th century U.S. military figure and Texas leader during the Texas revolution of 1835-36. James Walker Fannin is best known for being executed, along with all his troops in the Mexican War.
He was killed in Goliad along with the 350 soldiers he commanded. The Mexican troops caught them when they were trying to escape and a battle erupted, but the Texans had to surrender. They thought they would be treated fairly, but they were all taken to a field on March 27 and shot. Fannin was reportedly the last person shot at this massacre.
James R. Fannin was born on 1949-05-30.
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James Fannin walker died march 27 1836 in Texas , he died because someone shot him.