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