Omar K. Cheney (born 1843) of Andrew, Iowa enlisted as a private into Company "M" of the 2nd Regiment, Iowa Cavalry on September 28, 1861.

He was promoted to 7th Corporal on June 1, 1864.

He was promoted to 6th Sergeant on 01 Nov 1864.

He mustered out on September 19, 1865 at Selma, AL.

Notable battles in which Sergeant Cheney fought:

Charge of Farmington, TN

Battle of Corinth, MS

Battle of Franklin, TN

Battle of Nashville, TN

Born in Iowa. A resident of Andrew, Jackson County, Iowa when he enlisted in the 2nd Iowa Cavalry for three years. Mustered in as a Private in Company M on 28 Sep 1861. Re-enlisted and mustered in as a Veteran Volunteer on 1 Mar 1864. Promoted to 7th Corporal on 1 Jun 1864. Promoted to 6th Sergeant on 1 Nov 1864. Mustered out at Selma, Dallas County, Alabama. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.