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Bell, John – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

John Bell – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46269441   NAID File Unit: 46269439     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19400510

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Norwich

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norwich

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46269441

NAID File Unit: 46269439

Microform: M1992

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