“It’s three battles that I’ll remember. Goliad, San Jacinto, and uh, what’s the third one there - let’s see -— Goliad, San Jacinto and the uh ... um... I can’t think of the third one. I can’t. Sorry. Oops.”
Battle of Refugio
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Battle of Refugio
Part of the Texas Revolution
Date March 12 - March 15, 1836
Location near Refugio, Texas
Result Mexican victory
Belligerents
Mexico Republic of Texas
Commanders and leaders
José de Urrea Amon Butler King
William Ward
Strength
1,500 men 148 men
Casualties and losses
est.100 killed, 50 wounded 16 killed plus 15 executed, 107 captured, 10 escaped
Texas Revolution
Goliad Campaign
The Battle of Refugio was fought from March 12–March 15, 1836, near Refugio, Texas. Mexican General José Urrea and 1,500 Centralista soldiers fought against Amon Butler King and his 28 American volunteers and Lieutenant Colonel William Ward and his approximately 120 Americans. The battle, a part of the Goliad Campaign of the Texas Revolution, resulted in a Mexican victory and splintered Texan resistance.