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Birk, John – Age 31, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

John Birk – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45751774   NAID File Unit: 45751772     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19400584

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 15, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Tarrytown

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 31

Height: 5’ 13/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45751774

NAID File Unit: 45751772

Microform: M1823

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