John H. Near
Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database:
     Near, John H. - Pvt - Co B - 20 IL US INF
      Residence, Blue Island, Cook Co, IL; Joined, 13Jun1861; Age, 21
     Height, 5'6-1/2";Hair, black; Eyes, hazel; Complexion, light; Married; Mason
     Discharged expiration of term 13Jun1864 at Chattanooga, Tenn