Damacio Jiménez was Tejano soldier who served under Juan Seguín during the Battle of the Alamo, but was not recognized as such until 150 years afterwards.
Records placing him among those who perished in the battle were found in 1986 among court files by Laredo, Texas attorney Raul Casso IV.
The cash-poor Republic of Texas adopted a system of military land grants in lieu of service pay.
Issuance of the grants were dependent upon the military muster lists and either the veterans or their heirs filing a claim, a process that required an upfront fee to complete.
Note that Seguin's men at the Alamo were scouts/couriers going in and out, between San Antonio and nearby Gonzales, the rallying point for volunteers.