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Allen, Sterling – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Sterling Allen – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42481367   NAID File Unit: 42481365     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19431144

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 18, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Montgomery

Town born: 

Occupation: miller

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42481367

NAID File Unit: 42481365

Microform: M1822

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