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Bowden, John – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

John Bowden – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35817515   NAID File Unit: 35817513     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19400578

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 19, 1863

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Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Prince Georges

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 35817515

NAID File Unit: 35817513

Microform: M1819

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