John H. Looby military papers, 1863-1915.

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John H. Looby military papers, 1863-1915.

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This is a collection of Looby's military papers, including commissions and a selection of muster rolls from 1864. There is also a letter of recommendation for promotion to Major in the 62nd U.S. Colored Infantry and a roster of officers.

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State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7914345

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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United States. Army. Iowa Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865)

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Looby, John H. 1835-1909.

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John Looby was a Civil War soldier and officer who served as Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard. He was born in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. In 1850, shortly after his father's death, he moved to New York and in 1856, he moved to Des Moines, Iowa. In 1861, he enlisted in Company D, 2nd Iowa Infantry and was wounded at Shiloh. He was discharged but in 1862, joined the 18th Iowa Infantry as Second Lieutenant. He rose in rank to First Lieutenant and Captain, then transferred to the 62nd U.S...

United States Army Colored Infantry Regiment, 62nd (1864-1865).

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United States. Army. Iowa Infantry Regiment, 18th (1862-1865)

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