The incredible story of Corp. John January, 14th Illinios Cavalry

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First Sergeant
Joined
Jul 9, 2017
Location
Baldwin County, on the Alabama Gulf Coast
NOTE: Do not know if “GRAPHIC” should be labeled on this post....

In hopes this has not been posted recently, I was astounded to read this account of a survivor of Andersonville.
This was an article which ran in the Minonk, Illinois newspaper:
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As I researched, I found this article which highlighted the Reunion of the 14th Illinios :

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Here is his own story as told to possibly a newspaper reporter:

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And here, the dapper Corp. January, replete with his well-deserved service medals:
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A long and happy life....
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