Loyd Wheaton

Loyd Wheaton (July 15, 1838 – September 17, 1918) was a United States general who fought in the Philippine–American War and in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Loyd Wheaton
Major General Loyd Wheaton
Born(1838-07-15)July 15, 1838
Pennfield, Michigan, U.S.
DiedSeptember 17, 1918(1918-09-17) (aged 80)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Place of burial
Greenwood Cemetery,
Rockford, Illinois
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch Union Army
Years of service1861–1902
Rank Major General
Unit 8th Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Commands held20th Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War Spanish–American War
Philippine–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Signature
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