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Allen, Josephus – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

Josephus Allen – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45846465   NAID File Unit: 45846462     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19436837

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Columbus

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45846465

NAID File Unit: 45846462

Microform: M1823

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