Loyd Wheaton

Loyd Wheaton
Major General Loyd Wheaton, c. 1902
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
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Union
Service / branchUnited States Union Army
Years of service1861–1902
Rank Major General
UnitIllinois 8th Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Commands20th Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars
AwardsMedal of Honor
Signature

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.