ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES

Illinois Civil War Detail Report
Name DISTLER, PAUL
Rank CPT
Company B
Unit 14 IL US CAV

Personal Characteristics
Residence PEORIA, PEORIA CO, IL
Age 37
Height 5' 11
Hair SANDY
Eyes BLUE
Complexion LIGHT
Nativity GERMANY
Period 3 YRS
Muster In JAN 7, 1863
Muster In Where PEORIA, IL

Remarks
RESIGNED OCT 17, 1864
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Before the Civil War began, Paul Distler was the captain of the Peoria Rifles. This was one of 4 companies formed in Peoria for the purpose of preparing men for soldiering.
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Capt Distler applied for a pension in 1878.
Widow Johanna Distler applied for survivor benefits June 20, 1882.

Peoria City Directories reflect Paul Distler was in the cabinet making business.