This information came from the Clayton County, IAGENWeb site:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclayto/military/dschg_index.htm

Please note that a copy of the discharge papers is available if you contact them.

Know ye, That John Boss a Private of Captain [blank] Company, (D), 27th Regiment of Iowa Infantry VOLUNTEERS, who was enrolled on the 20th day of August one thousand eight hundred and Sixty two to serve Three years, or during the war, is hereby Discharged from the service of the United States, this 11th day of May 1865, at General Hospital Benton Barracks Mo. by reason of Physical Disability.

[No objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist.)

Said John Boss was born in Liechtenstein in the State of Germany, is 38 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, Dark complexion, Blue eyes, Dark hair and by occupation when enrolled a Brick mason.

Given at General Hospital Benton Barracks, this 11th day of May 1865.

Bh E. Roimurlle
Col USA
Commanding the Post

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[written at bottom left of form:]

Filed: July 13, 1881, Charles Schecker, Recorder