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       Wiest, John - Cpl - Co B - 20 IL US INF
       Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 13Jun1861; Age, 23; Born, Switzerland
       Height, 5' 9-1/2"; Hair, light; Eyes, blue; Complexion, light; Single; Shoemaker
       Killed in action at Fort Donelson Tenn 15Feb1862
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