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Shuger, William - Pvt - Co K - 20 IL US INF
Residence, Joliet, WIll Co, Il; Join, 13Jun1861; Age, 21; Born, Worternburg, Germany
Height, 5' 9"; Hair, dark; Eyes, blue; Complexion, fair; Single; Farmer
Killed in Battle of Raymond Miss 12May1863
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