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Shearer, August - Pvt - Co F - 20 IL US INF
Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 13Jun1861; Age, 20
Height, 5' 9-3/4"; Hair, black; Eyes, Black; Complexion, dark; Single; Stone Cutter
Reenlisted as a veteran volunteer
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