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The 8th Illinois Cavalry Regiment was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment served the duration of the war, and was the only Illinois cavalry regiment to serve the entire war in the Army of the Potomac. They also aided in the hunt for John Wilkes Booth and served as President Lincoln's ...
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After the start of the Civil War, Gamble was appointed lieutenant colonel of the 8th Illinois Cavalry regiment on 18 September 1861. His nomination was urged by his close friend, U.S. Congressman John F. Farnsworth, who raised and commanded the regiment. Gamble's son George also joined the regiment as a first lieutenant.
Later, 3–8th and the 4–8th Cavalry were the heavy armor units of the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Armored Division in Gelnhausen, West Germany as a part of the defense of the Fulda Gap. 4–8th Cavalry was the first U.S. unit to win the Canadian Army Trophy (CAT). The 3–8 and 4–8 Cav. were on border guard in the Fulda Gap on 3 October 1990 during ...
ILLINOIS: First Shot Marker 8th Illinois Cavalry Marker Ephraim Wisler House, 1495 West Chambersburg Pike: Smith Granite Company: 1886 MN 1 8th Illinois Cavalry veterans gathered around the First Shot Marker at the 50th anniversary of the battle, 1913.
The Oklahoma Coaches Association unveiled rosters Tuesday for its 2023 All-State football teams.. The All-State game is set for 7 p.m. July 26, 2024 at a to-be-announced venue. Pregame festivities ...
He moved to Illinois in 1850 and graduated from Knox College (Illinois) in 1854. [1] He was a teacher until the outbreak of the American Civil War when in early 1861 he joined the District of Columbia Militia as a private. [1] On September 18, 1861, he was appointed a captain of the 8th Illinois Cavalry and promoted to major the same day. [1]
Here is a look at each player listed on the 2024-25 roster — split by transfers, international players, high school recruits and returnees. Illinois transfers Kylan Boswell , No. 4, junior guard