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Carter, Elijah – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Elijah Carter – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42445395   NAID File Unit: 42445393     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19418727

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March [unclear],

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NASHVILLE

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Lincoln

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: yellow

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 42445395

NAID File Unit: 42445393

Microform: M1822

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