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Bishop, Elzy – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Elzy Bishop – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55356923   NAID File Unit: 55356920     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19417217

Company: K

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 8,

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Goodrichs Landing

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: Washington

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55356923

NAID File Unit: 55356920

Microform: M2000

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