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Adkins, John – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

John Adkins – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

NAID: 39066426   NAID File Unit: 39066413     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19399664

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 28, 1863

Enlisted state: New Jersey (N.J.)

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Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39066426

NAID File Unit: 39066413

Microform: M1821

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