Levi Twiggs | |
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Born | May 21, 1793 Richmond County, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | September 13, 1847 Mexico City, Mexico |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Commands | Philadelphia Navy Yard First Battalion |
Battles / wars | |
Relations | John 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.