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Steinmetz, Justus - Cpl - Co B - 100 IL US INF
Residence, Joliet, Will Co, Ill; Join, 14Aug1862; Age, 22; Born, Dramburg, Germany, Prussia
Height, 5' 10"; Hair, brown; Eyes, blue; Complexion, light; Single; Minister
Killed in action 19Sept1863 at Chickamauga GA
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