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Bassey, Morris – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Morris Bassey – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42513229   NAID File Unit: 42513225     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19442052

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 29, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Springfield

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42513229

NAID File Unit: 42513225

Microform: M1822

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