Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database (Illinois State Archives):
       Ward, John - Pvt - co K - 100 IL US INF
        Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 14Aug1862; Age, 18; Born, Joliet, Will Co, IL
        Height, 5' 7-1/2"; Hair, dark; Eyes, dark; complexion, dark; Single; Farmer
        Trans for VRC [Veterans Reserve Corps]  01Jul1863
        Reenlisted in VRC
        Promoted Corporal
American Civil War Soldiers (ancestry.com)
      
Civil War Soldiers & Sailors System Search Detail (National Park Service):

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Will County Illinois USGenWeb Necrologist Reports (© 2002 The ILGenWeb Project All Rights Reserved):

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