Levi Twiggs

Levi Twiggs
Born(1793-05-21)May 21, 1793
Richmond County, Georgia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 13, 1847(1847-09-13) (aged 54)
Mexico City, Mexico
Place of burial
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
CommandsPhiladelphia Navy Yard
First Battalion
Conflicts
RelationsJohn Twiggs (father)
David E. Twiggs (brother)

Levi Twiggs (May 21, 1793 – September 13, 1847) was an American military officer who served in the United States Marine Corps during the War of 1812, the Second Seminole War, and the Mexican–American War. He was killed by enemy fire while leading an attack during the Battle of Chapultepec.

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