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Bell, John – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

John Bell – 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

NAID: 39067829   NAID File Unit: 39067826     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Ad-Bene

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400335

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 14, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: evansville

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39067829

NAID File Unit: 39067826

Microform: M1821

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