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Scheer, Philip - Pvt - Co B - 100 IL US INF
Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 04Aug1862; Age, 21; Born, Germany
Height, 5' 7"; Hair, brown; Eyes, blue; Complexion, light; Single; Farmer
Trans to VRC [Veterans Reserve Corps] 10Aug1864
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