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Ames, Henry – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Henry Ames – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53661879   NAID File Unit: 53661876     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19435341

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 18, 1864

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Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Camden

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53661879

NAID File Unit: 53661876

Microform: M1994

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