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Anderson, John – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

John Anderson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53591757   NAID File Unit: 53591754     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19412512

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 21, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Springfield

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Logan

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53591757

NAID File Unit: 53591754

Microform: M1994

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