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I can't tell you why he is buried there. Here is what info I found on him
Charles M. Chery Pvt 5th IA Inf. Co. K Age 35
Residence Lansing Iowa born New Jersey Mustered in July 1861 Mustered out July 30th 1864. Chattanuga TN. Experation of term of service. Matbe he was on his way back to New Jersey or Iowa and never made it to either place.
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