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German-born. Enlisted as a 32 year old Major and formed the 58th Ohio Volunteer Infantry on September 21, 1861, but was soon promoted to Colonel of the largely German regiment on October 1, 1861. Took part in battles at Fort Donelson, Shiloh, and Corinth. Discharged on August 11, 1862.

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Biography: 
German-born. Enlisted as a 32 year old Major and formed the 58th Ohio Volunteer Infantry on September 21, 1861, but was soon promoted to Colonel of the largely German regiment on October 1, 1861. Took part in battles at Fort Donelson, Shiloh, and Corinth. Discharged on August 11, 1862.
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