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Adkins, George A – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

George A Adkins – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

NAID: 39066386   NAID File Unit: 39066383     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19399732

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 5, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: UTICA

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 91/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39066386

NAID File Unit: 39066383

Microform: M1821

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