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4th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry

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Country
  
United States

Branch
  
Cavalry

Allegiance
  
Union

Active
  
September 26, 1861 to June 14, 1865

Engagements
  
Fort Henry Fort Donelson Battle of Shiloh Siege of Corinth Battle of Coffeeville

The 4th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

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Service

The 4th Illinois Cavalry was mustered into service at Ottawa, Illinois on September 26, 1861.

It was consolidated with 12th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry on June 14, 1865.

Total strength and casualties

The regiment suffered 38 enlisted men who were killed in action or who died of their wounds and 4 officers and 192 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 234 fatalities.

Commanders

  • Colonel Theophilus Lyle Dickey - resigned February 16, 1863
  • Colonel Martin R. M. Wallace - mustered out November 3, 1864
  • References

    4th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Wikipedia