The Alamo Defenders: James R. Dimpkins

DIMPKINS, JAMES R.

(?-1836)

Born in England, James R. Dimpkins, there is no record as to how Dimpkins arrived in the US.  His first documented involved was a a member of the New Orleans Greys under the command of Capt. Thomas Breece.  He took part in the siege of Bexar, and later served in the Alamo garrison as a sergeant in Capt. William Blazeby's infantry company. Dimpkins died in the battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836.

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