12th Illinois Cavalry

The information I have he was in company A,H,and consoladated

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Daniel Vanston enlisted in the 12th Illinois, Cavalry, Co. C on February 19, 1862. His occupation at enlistment was a blacksmith and he was detailed with his company as a blacksmith. Daniel was wounded on June 21, 1863 at Upperville, Virginia. Daniel refused to muster in for a second three-year service and was put in solitary confinement for three weeks. Following his release, he continued with the 12th Illinois Cavalry and was with them in 1864 when the 12th was at Camp Instruction and Distribution in Greenville, Lousiana. Daniel was admitted to the hospital on July 23, 1864 and died September 21, 1864. He is buried in Chalmette National Cemetery, New Orleans, Lousiana.

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Enlisted as a Quartermaster Sergeant on 7 December 1861. Mustered in Company E, 12th Cavalry Regiment Illinois on 28 February 1862.

Civil War- Union Cavalry: Co F/Reg 12 Battles of Martinsburg, Winchester Pike, Gettysburg (PA), Mobile (AL), Fredericksburg, Ashland (VA), South Anna Bridge, Beverly Ford (VA), Carlisle (PA), Stevensburg (VA), Culpepper (VA | Discharged in New Orleans. abt 1863 Aide to General Phillip Sheridan

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Enlisted October 19, 1861; transferred from 4th Illinois.

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Commissioned as a Lieutenant Colonel in 12th Cavalry Regiment Illinois on 1 February 1862 at the age of 34. Promoted to Full Colonel on 11 August 1863. Promoted to Brevet Brigadier-General on 13 March 1865. Resigned on 1 August 1865. (Click homepage for image)