John F.Wallace: Captain, 4th Illinois Cavalry

From Civil War Illinois GenWeb.

Had Matthew H.W. Wallace listed as 1st Sgt. from Polo, Illinois (Ogle County).    Mustered in September 26, 1861.  Drowned Cairo, Illinois,  Feb. 2, 1862.

Also listed his brother John F. Wallace of Oregon in Ogle County. who mustered in September 26, 1861, as 2nd lieutenant. He was promoted to 1st lieutenant September and went to Company C.

For COMPANY C, 4TH Illinois Cavalry:

John F. Wallace is listed as captain promoted February 20, 1863 and going to Company D, consolidated.

For COMPANY D (CONSOLIDATED) 4th Illinois Cavalry:

John F. Wallace captain  October 17, 1864.  Transferred to Co. L , 12th Illinois Cavalry.

He is not listed in Co. L, 12th Illinois Cavalry.

I am unable to find any further information on John F. Wallace.

--Old Secesh