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Skinner, Otis S. - CPL - Co E - 100 IL US INF
Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 14Aug1862; Age, 23; Born, Boston, Suffolk Co, MA
Height, 5' 11-1/2"; Hair, dark, Eyes, grey; complexion, dark; Married; Merchant
Discharged 17Nov1863
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