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Austin, John – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

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

NAID: 39067133   NAID File Unit: 39067130     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400031

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Earnsville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: Richmond

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39067133

NAID File Unit: 39067130

Microform: M1821

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