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Backus, John – Age 40, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

John Backus – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45750725   NAID File Unit: 45750723     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19400092

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 23, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New York City

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 40

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 45750725

NAID File Unit: 45750723

Microform: M1823

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