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Last Name: Greer   Birth: October 19, 1837
First Name: Joseph   Death: August 17, 1911
Middle Name: D   Age: 73
    Unit: 11th Branch: CAV
    State: KS Company: E & M
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Rank: 2LT
    Enlisted: August 19, 1862 Discharged: August 07, 1865
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Summary
Born in Wells County, Indiana. A resident of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas when he enlisted in the 2nd Kansas Infantry for three months on 14 May 1861. Mustered in as a Private in Company A on 20 Jun 1861. Mustered out on 31 Oct 1861 at Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas. A resident of Topeka, Kansas when he enlisted in the 11th Kansas Cavalry at Topeka, Kansas. Mustered in as a Sergeant in Company E on 13 Sep 1862. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant and transferred to Company M on 19 Apr 1864. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Puyallup, Pierce County, 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 4
Cemetery Grave Number4
GAR PostCuster Post 6
GAR DepartmentWA
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