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Anthon, John – Age 33, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

John Anthon – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

NAID: 39066965   NAID File Unit: 39066963     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19399917

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 1, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Brooklyn

Residence

State born: Cuba West Indies

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39066965

NAID File Unit: 39066963

Microform: M1821

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