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Belgians in America

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C.W. Soldiers

Belgian Civil War soldiers in pennsylvania

Old soldier's Home

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	Enlisted	mustered June 1, 1861 for 3 years
	Discharged	discharged on Surgeon's certificate Oct. 19, 1862.
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Biography :

Francis Vanlink stated being born Antwerp from Belgian parents and was living in Philadelphia in 1870, a shoemaker, 63 y.o., with wife Barbara, 50 y.o.. born Baden. When entering the Home in 1876, he was a widower with no relatives. He died on October 26, 1882 and is buried section C – 16 grave 24. No other information found.

Sources :
Central Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Dayton,  Ohio