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Caster, Joseph – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 43rd US Colored Infantry

Joseph Caster – 43rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53614964   NAID File Unit: 53614962     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 43rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  43 infantry

ID: 19418084

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Pittsburgh

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: Pittsburgh

Occupation: whip maker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Curly Black

Record Info

NAID: 53614964

NAID File Unit: 53614962

Microform: M1994

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