DEVIN, Thomas Casimer USA

[Mark Wadsworth]

DEVIN, Thomas Casimer
Born December 10 1822, New York NY
Died April 4 1878, New York NY
Pre-War Profession House painter, militia officer.
War Service July 1861 Capt. in 1st New York Cavalry, November 1861 Col. of 6th New York Cavalry, Antietam campaign, commanded 2nd Bde/1st Divn/Cavalry Corps at Chancellorsville, Beverly Ford, Gettysburg, Shenandoah Valley campaign, Front Royal (w), Winchester, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek, October 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Divn of the Cavalry Corps in Appomattox campaign.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.V. August 15 1864, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. March 13 1865, Brig. Gen. U.S.A. March 2 1867.
Post War Career Army service in the cavalry.