Thomas Devin
United States Army officer (1822–1878) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Casimer Devin (December 10, 1822 – April 4, 1878) was a United States Army officer and general. He commanded Union cavalry during the American Civil War and during the Indian Wars.
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Thomas Casimer Devin | |
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Nickname(s) | Buford's Hard Hitter |
Born | (1822-12-10)December 10, 1822 New York City, New York |
Died | April 4, 1878(1878-04-04) (aged 55) New York City, New York |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1878 |
Rank | Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
Commands held | 6th New York Cavalry 2nd Bde, 1st Div, Cav Corps 1st Division, Cavalry Corps 3rd U.S. Cavalry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War Indian Wars |
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