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Beer, James W – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

James W Beer – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45751315   NAID File Unit: 45751313     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19400315

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 7, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Olean

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Ceres

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: White

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 45751315

NAID File Unit: 45751313

Microform: M1823

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