George Martin
Levi McBride
Residence Wayne County IL;
Enlisted on 11/8/1861 as a Private.
On 11/24/1861 he mustered into "M" Co. IL 5th Cavalry
He was Mustered Out on 12/17/1864
ILLINOIS
5TH CAVALRY
(Three Years)
Fifth Cavalry.-Cols., Hall Wilson, John McConnell,
Lieut.-Cols., Benjamin L. Wiley, Thomas A. Apperson, Abel H.
Seeley; Majs., Speed Butler, Thomas A. Apperson, Abel H.
Seeley, James Farnan, Horace P. Mumford, George W. McConkey.
This regiment was organized at Camp Butler in Nov., 1861, and
mustered in for three years. On Feb. 20, 1862, it moved to
Benton barracks, St. Louis Mo., and on March 27, marched to
Doniphan, arriving there on April 1, driving out the enemy,
capturing his camp, killing 3 and taking 7 prisoners. In
October, a forage train was attacked by the enemy and 79 of
the regiment were captured, after losing 1 killed and 6
wounded. In the spring of 1863 it entered the Vicksburg
campaign and on June 3, made a reconnoissance to
Mechanicsburg, drove the enemy 10 miles, skirmishing heavily.
On the following day it formed a junction with two regiments
of infantry and 8 pieces of artillery, attacked the enemy and
defeated him, the regiment losing 1 killed and 7 wounded. In
July, it accompanied an expedition to Canton, Miss., arriving
there after some fighting, and after destroying the public
workshops, railroads, etc., returned to the main army at
Jackson. On Aug. 21, it encountered and defeated Blythe's
Confederate cavalry at Coldwater, the regiment losing 1 killed
and 5 wounded. In October it took part in a cavalry charge at
Brownsville, routing the Confederate Gen. Wirt Adams, and
driving him from his position, the regiment losing 2 wounded
and 1 prisoner. On Jan. 1, 1864, many in the regiment
reenlisted as veterans, and in March, were furloughed home,
returning to the command on May 10. The remainder of the
regiment's term of service was spent in Mississippi, Louisiana
and Texas, engaged in scouting and guard duties. It was
mustered out at Springfield, Ill., Oct. 27, 1865.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 3
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John H. McBride
Residence Flora IL;
Enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a Sergeant.
On 11/19/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. IL 6th Cavalry
He was discharged on 12/15/1864
Promotions:
* Private (Reduced to ranks)
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men
ILLINOIS
6TH CAVALRY
(Three Years)
Sixth Cavalry.-Cols., Thomas H. Cavanaugh, Benjamin H.
Grierson, Mathew H. Starr, John Lynch; Lieut.-Cols., John
Olney, Reuben Loomis, Mathew H. Starr John Lynch, William D.
Glass; Majs., Benjamin H. Grierson, William L. Caldwell, Arno
Voss, John Wood, Isaac Gibson, Reuben Loomis, James D. Stacy,
Mathew H. Starr, Thomas G. S. Herod. This regiment was
organized at Camp Butler Nov. 19, 1861, and was mustered in
for three years. It moved to Shawneetown on Nov. 25, and
encamped there until Feb., 1862, when it moved to Paducah,
Ky., and thence to Columbus, where the regiment was
Divided-five companies going to Trenton, Tenn., five to
Memphis, and two remaining at Paducah and Bird's Point.
During the spring and summer of 1862, the several detachments
operated against guerrillas, and were in several engagements,
the most important of which were Dyersburg, Tenn., and Olive
Branch and Coldwater, Miss., in all of which the detachment
participating was successful, with a loss of 2 killed, 6
wounded and 1 taken prisoner. In the latter part of December
the regiment was united and was engaged with others in the
pursuit of Gen. Van Dorn after his raid upon Holly Springs,
engaging him for 7 consecutive days. In Jan., 1863, the
regiment surprised and routed Richardson's command, near
Covington, Tenn., capturing its entire camp equipage,
ammunition, books, papers, etc. In March a detachment of the
regiment was attacked by a superior force, and although in a
manner surprised the command repulsed the enemy with effect,
losing 9 killed and 31 wounded. In the Grierson expedition in
April, the regiment traveled about 800 miles, was engaged a
number of times with the enemy destroyed a vast amount of
property, and arrived safely at Baton Rouge, La., on May 2,
after a continuous march of 17 days. On June 3, it had a
heavy engagement with the enemy and returned to or near Port
Hudson, La., with a loss of 2 killed, 4 wounded and 3 taken
prisoners. It had a sharp engagement at LaGrange, Tenn. in
November, and was heavily engaged at Moscow in December,
sustaining a loss of 5 killed, 6 wounded, 20 captured and 2
missing. In Feb., 1864, it had a 3 days' engagement with Gen.
Forrest's command at West Point, Miss., after which it removed
to Germantown, where it remained in camp until March 30, when
the regiment reenlisted as veterans and was ordered to
Illinois on furlough. Having returned to the field, the
regiment had an engagement in August with Gen. Forrest's
command at Hurricane creek, Miss., losing 3 men killed and 6
wounded. It took an active part in the battle of Franklin,
and in the battle of Nashville it was a part of the cavalry
that charged and captured the first two redoubts, losing in
the first day's fight 2 men killed and 3 wounded. This was
the last battle in which the regiment was engaged. It
remained on guard duty at various points in the South until
ordered home. It was mustered out Nov. 5, 1865, and ordered
to Springfield, Ill., for final payment and discharge.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 3
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