In February 1836, this man was elected colonel of the volunteers at the Alamo.
- James Bowie
- Davy Crockett
- Juan Sequin
- William Travis
James Bowie. William Travis was placed in overall command, but allowed the volunteers to elect their own commander. Despite being sick in bed the whole siege, Bowie was elected.
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