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Blakely, John N – Age 25, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

John N Blakely – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39068261   NAID File Unit: 39068259     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400501

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: October 13, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: INDIANAPOLIS

Residence

State born: Indiana (Ind.)

County born: Jackson

Town born: 

Occupation: Barber

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39068261

NAID File Unit: 39068259

Microform: M1821

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