The 16th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 16th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry | |
|---|---|
 Illinois flag | |
| Active | December 25, 1862, to August 31, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Cavalry |
| Engagements | Battle of Resaca Siege of Atlanta Battle of Franklin Battle of Nashville |
Service
The 16th Illinois Cavalry was organized at Camp Butler, Illinois, between January and April 1863 from numerous independent companies of Illinois cavalry.
The regiment mustered out on August 19, 1865 .
Total strength and casualties
The regiment suffered 3 officers and 30 enlisted men who were killed in action or who died of their wounds and 1 officer and 228 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 262 fatalities.[1]
Commanders
Notable members
- George P. McLain (1847–1930), Los Angeles, California, City Council member at the turn of the 19th-20th centuries
- Sgt Paul Vandervoort, Company M - 11th Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, 1882-1883