Thomas Devin

Thomas Casimer Devin
Thomas Casimer Devin
	Gen. T.C. Devin
Nickname(s)	Buford's Hard Hitter
Born	December 10, 1822; New York City, New York
Died	April 4, 1878 (aged 55); New York City, New York
Place of burial	West Point Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America; Union
Service/branch	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 Battle of Antietam; Battle of Chancellorsville; Battle of Gettysburg; Valley Campaigns of 1864; Indian Wars

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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