History
The 12th Cavalry was organized at Camp Butler in February 1862. It was part of the Army of the Potomac from September 1862 to November 1863; the Department of the Gulf from March 1864 to February 1865; and the Department of Texas from July 1865 to May 1866.
The 4th Illinois Cavalry was consolidated with the 12th Illinois Cavalry on June 14, 1865.
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