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Abernathy, Frank – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Frank Abernathy – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42480991   NAID File Unit: 42480989     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19430977

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

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Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: Montgomery

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42480991

NAID File Unit: 42480989

Microform: M1822

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