14 Facts About Silas Casey

Silas Casey was a career United States Army officer who rose to the rank of major general during the American Civil War.

Silas Casey graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1826.

Silas Casey fought in the Second Seminole War under William J Worth from 1837 to 1842.

Silas Casey then fought in the Battle of Molino del Rey and was severely wounded during the Battle of Chapultepec on September 13,1847.

Silas Casey commanded at Camp Picket during the Pig War on San Juan Island from August 10 to October 18,1859.

Silas Casey was going to be promoted to Colonel of the 4th US Infantry Regiment on October 9 of 1861, however before the promotion could occur Casey was promoted to brigadier general of volunteers on August 31,1861, shortly after arriving on the East Coast.

Silas Casey eventually became a division commander in the IV Corps under Brig.

Silas Casey was removed from division command and replaced by Brig.

Silas Casey was promoted to Major General on May 31 of 1862.

Silas Casey wrote the three-volume System of Infantry Tactics, including Infantry Tactics volumes I and II, published by the army on August 11,1862, and Infantry Tactics for Colored Troops, published on March 9,1863.

Silas Casey was mustered out of volunteer service and reverted to his regular army rank of colonel on August 24,1865.

Silas Casey retired from the army on July 8,1868, at the age of 61, having served over 40 years on active duty.

General Silas Casey was a member of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States as were all three of his sons.

Silas Casey died of a digestive system ailment in Brooklyn, New York, on January 22,1882, and is buried at Silas Casey Farm in Saunderstown, Rhode Island.