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Cannon, John – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

John Cannon – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53593792   NAID File Unit: 53593790     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413002

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 16, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: chattanooga

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53593792

NAID File Unit: 53593790

Microform: M1994

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