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Last Name: Cheney   Birth: February 12, 1844
First Name: Omar   Death: August 03, 1927
Middle Name: K   Age: 83
    Unit: 2nd Branch: CAV
    State: IA Company: M
Side: Union
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Rank: SGT
    Enlisted: September 04, 1861 Discharged: September 19, 1865
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Summary
Born in Iowa. A resident of Andrew, Jackson County, Iowa when he enlisted in the 2nd Iowa Cavalry for three years. Mustered in as a Private in Company M on 28 Sep 1861. Re-enlisted and mustered in as a Veteran Volunteer on 1 Mar 1864. Promoted to 7th Corporal on 1 Jun 1864. Promoted to 6th Sergeant on 1 Nov 1864. Mustered out at Selma, Dallas County, Alabama. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Tacoma, Washington.

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Cemetery NameMountain View Memorial Park
Cemetery Street4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Cemetery CityLakewood
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Cemetery CountyPierce
Cemetery StateWA
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Cemetery LotMilita
Cemetery SectionLot 1
Cemetery Grave Number10
GAR PostCuster Post 6
GAR DepartmentWA
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