Full Name: Alfred Pleasonton Born: July 7, 1824 Place of Birth: District of Columbia North or South: North Other Professions: Mexican War, Frontier Duty, Army service resigned in 1868. War Service Highlights: He commanded the Cavalry Corps at Brandy Station and in the Gettysburg campaign. Nickname: None Died: February 17, 1897 Place of Death: District of Columbia Interesting Facts: He ended the last Confederate threat in the west.