Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database (Illinois State Archives):
       Shaffer, Leo - Wag - Co F - 138 IL US INF
       Residence - Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 17May1864; Age, 18; Born, Shelby Co, OH
       Height, 5' 5"; Hair, dark; Eyes, gray; Complexion, fair; Single; Baker
       Mustered out, 14Oct1864
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