Country United States Branch Cavalry | Allegiance Union Engagements Battle of Nashville | |
Active November 30, 1861 to October 31, 1865 | ||
The 9th 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 9th Illinois Cavalry was mustered into service at Chicago, Illinois on November 30, 1861.
The regiment was mustered out on October 31, 1865 at Selma, Alabama.
Future governor of Minnesota Samuel Rinnah Van Sant served in the regiment, as did future Nebraska governor Albinus Nance and future Wisconsin legislator Stewart J. Bailey.
Total strength and casualties
One officer and 45 enlisted men were killed in action or died of their wounds, and 6 officers and 241 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 293 fatalities.
Commanders
References
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