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Watson, Charles - Pvt - Co F - 138 IL US INF
Residence, Joliet, Will Co IL; Join, 02May1864; Age,17; Born, Oneida Co, NY
Height, 5' 6"; Eyes, bray; Complexion, light; Farmer
Discharged 31Aug1864 by virtue of reenlistment
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