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Thompson, John - Pvt - Co H - 11 IL US CAV
Wauponsie, Grundy Co, IL; Join, 18Mar1865; Age, 22; Born, England
Height, 5' 5-1/4"; Hair, black; Eyes, hazel; Complexion, dark; Harness Maker
Mustered out, 30Sep1865
Thompson, John - Pvt - Co K - 5 IL US CAV
Trans from 11 ILL Cav
Absent left at New Orleans for muster out
Mustered out, 27Oct1865
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