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Bessent, Henry – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 21st US Colored Infantry

Henry Bessent – 21st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45787517   NAID File Unit: 45787515     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 21st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  21 infantry

ID: 19415268

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Florida (Fla. or Flor.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: JACKSONVILLE

Residence

State born: Florida (Fla. or Flor.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45787517

NAID File Unit: 45787515

Microform: M1823

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