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Bates, David W – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

David W Bates – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45751062   NAID File Unit: 45751059     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19400211

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 4, 1864

Enlisted state: New York

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 1st District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Queens

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45751062

NAID File Unit: 45751059

Microform: M1823

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