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Bridges, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Samuel Bridges – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42515040   NAID File Unit: 42515038     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19442774

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Georgia (Ga.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Atlanta

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: La Vergne

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42515040

NAID File Unit: 42515038

Microform: M1822

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