Source: Buckley-King Mortuary records shows

aged 72y 4m 7d

dob in NY

dod Aug 11 1899

Info provided by:

Liane (Find A Grave Member #47747972)

Name: John G Chambers

Enlistment Rank: Saddler Sergt

Muster Place: Illinois

Muster Company: S

Muster Regiment: 8th Cavalry

Muster Regiment Type: Cavalry

Muster Information: Enlisted

Rank Change Date: 14 Sep 1861

Rank Change Rank: Comm Sergeant

Muster Out Date: 16 Apr 1862

Muster Out Information: disch disability

Side of War: Union

Survived War?: Yes

Title: Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men

Contributor: Patrick Gorman (47496275)

Born in New York. A resident of Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois when he enlisted in the 8th Illinois Cavalry for three years. Mustered in as a Private in Company G at St. Charles, Illinois on 18 Sep 1861. Transferred to Field and Staff as Saddler Sergeant. Promoted to Commissary Sergeant. Received a disability discharge. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington. He is buried in a G.A.R. section of the cemetery.