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Last Name: Chambers   Birth: April 04, 1827
First Name: John   Death: August 11, 1899
Middle Name: G   Age: 72
    Unit: 8th Branch: CAV
    State: IL Company: G & F&S
Side: Union
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Rank: CSGT
    Enlisted: September 14, 1861 Discharged: April 16, 1862
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Summary
Born in New York. A resident of Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois when he enlisted in the 8th Illinois Cavalry for three years. Mustered in as a Private in Company G at St. Charles, Illinois on 18 Sep 1861. Transferred to Field and Staff as Saddler Sergeant. Promoted to Commissary Sergeant. Received a disability discharge. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington. He is buried in a G.A.R. section of the cemetery.

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Cemetery NameOakwood Hill
Cemetery Street5210 S Alder St
Cemetery CityTacoma
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Cemetery CountyPierce
Cemetery StateWA
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Cemetery LotBlk 95
Cemetery SectionRow 1
Cemetery Grave Number10
GAR PostCuster Post 6
GAR DepartmentWA
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