Companyb

8th Illinois Cavalry

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  • Commisioned

    Commisioned

    Under the command of Colonel John Farnsworth 1164 men were mustered into service.
  • Assembled for Service

    Assembled for Service

    at the site donated by Colonel Farnsworth called Camp Kane.
  • Battle of Williamsburg

    Battle of Williamsburg

  • Battle of Seven Pines

    Battle of Seven Pines

  • Battle of Antietam

    Battle of Antietam

  • Period: to

    Battle of Fredericksburg

  • Deployed west of Gettysburg

    Deployed west of Gettysburg

    under the command of Colonel William Gamble, and waited for oncoming Confederates
  • Sent Out

    Sent Out

    Sent out from Chicago