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Welch, William - PVT - Co D - 90 IL US INF
Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join 21Aug1862; Age, 26; Born, Ireland
Height, 5' 9"; Hair, light; Eyes, light; Complexion, light; Single; Laborer
Deserted 26Nov1962 at Chicago, ILL
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