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Alston, Samuel – Age 25, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Alston – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55570988   NAID File Unit: 55570985     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19465724

Company: K

Year: 1863

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Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 55570988

NAID File Unit: 55570985

Microform: M2000

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