Casey Briggs

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Casey Briggs
January 29, 1833July 2, 1863
Place of birth Hampton, Virginia
Place of death Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Allegiance United States of America
Battles/wars American Civil War

Casey Briggs (January 29, 1833July 2, 1863) was a United States Civil War officer under the command of George G. Meade. He is best known for leading a cavalry charge against the weakened Confederate Army at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. He was killed in this cavalry charge.

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