Commanders at the Battle of San Jacinto: Five Texas Leaders

The following officers commanded major Texas units during the decisive Battle of San Jacinto (April 21, 1836):

1. Sam Houston – Commander-in-Chief of the Texian Army
2. Sidney Sherman – Commander of the 2nd Regiment (Volunteers)
3. Thomas Rusk – Secretary of War / Inspector General, commanded 1st Regiment
4. Edward Burleson – Commander of the 1st Regiment (Volunteers)
5. George W. Hockley – Chief of Staff / Artillery Commander

Their coordinated leadership helped secure a stunning 18-minute victory that effectively won Texas independence from Mexico.