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Whitlake, Frederick - Pvt - Co B - 26 IL US INF
Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 13Jun1861-Joliet; Age, 34; Born, Germay
Height, 5' 10-1/2"; Hair, black; Eyes, dark; Complexion, dark; Married; Musician
Reenlisted as a veteran volunteer 01Jan1864
Whitlake, Frederick - Pvt - Co B - 20 IL US INF
Residence, Frankfort, Will co, IL; Join, 05Jan1864 - Big Black, MS; Age, 36; Born, Germany
Height, 5' 10-1/2"; Hair, black; Eyes, dark; Complexion, dark; Married; Musician
Veteran taken prisoner in action near Atlanta GA 22Jul1864
Mustered out 16Jul1865, Louisville, KY
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