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Carter, Oscar – Age 28, Year: 1863 – 47th US Colored Infantry

Oscar Carter – 47th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55332124   NAID File Unit: 55332122     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19401167

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Lake Providence

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Dickson

Town born: 

Occupation: Brick maker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 28

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55332124

NAID File Unit: 55332122

Microform: M2000

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