I am a history and military enthusiast. I am a member of the 8th Regimental Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, a Civil War Reenactment group out of Northern Illinois.

I consider it a great honor to find the original members of this great unit and keep their names alive for history. In this way these men will not become part of the forgotten heroes of this country.

"freedom is not free"

I am a history and military enthusiast. I am a member of the 8th Regimental Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, a Civil War Reenactment group out of Northern Illinois.

I consider it a great honor to find the original members of this great unit and keep their names alive for history. In this way these men will not become part of the forgotten heroes of this country.

"freedom is not free"