Posted in Instagram William Barret Travis was born near Johnston, SC in 1809. Travis was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel of the Texian Army. Travis was the commander of the Alamo garrison died in the battle of the Alamo. The famously penned the “Victory or Death” letter from the Alamo Author: chris Published Date: May 27, 2019 Leave a Comment on William Barret Travis was born near Johnston, SC in 1809. Travis was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel of the Texian Army. Travis was the commander of the Alamo garrison died in the battle of the Alamo. The famously penned the “Victory or Death” letter from the Alamo Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Johnston, South Carolina View in Instagram ⇒ Author: chris