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Balque, John – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 55th US Colored Infantry

John Balque – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55620593   NAID File Unit: 55620591     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19467847

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Opelousas

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Opelousas

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Hair color: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Record Info

NAID: 55620593

NAID File Unit: 55620591

Microform: M2000

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