In November 1863, he received approval to raise his own regiment, the 17th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry and was elevated to the rank of Major.
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Beveridge previously served in the Army during the American Civil War, becoming Colonel of the 17th Illinois Cavalry in 1864.
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