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Wood, Benjamin - Pvt - Co E - 64 IL US INF
Residence, Joliet, Will Co, IL; Join, 25Dec1861-Joliet; Age, 40; Born, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH
Height, 5' 9-1/2"; Hair, light; Eyes, blue; Complexion, light; Single; Distiller
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