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Boyd, Mathew – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Mathew Boyd – 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

NAID: 39068589   NAID File Unit: 39068587     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Benn-Bro

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19400636

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: WEST CHESTER

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: Chester

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 111/2“

Complexion: Gold

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 39068589

NAID File Unit: 39068587

Microform: M1821

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