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Anderson, Columbus – Age 16, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Columbus Anderson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53591719   NAID File Unit: 53591716     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19412529

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHATTANOOGA

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: MCMINNVILLE

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53591719

NAID File Unit: 53591716

Microform: M1994

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