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Akers, Samuel – Age 29, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Samuel Akers – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53610429   NAID File Unit: 53610426     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19416550

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WATERFORD

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Wilson

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 53610429

NAID File Unit: 53610426

Microform: M1994

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