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Cephas, Josiah – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Josiah Cephas – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55847272   NAID File Unit: 55847269     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19436889

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 

Enlisted date: March 31, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Dorchester

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Dorchester

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55847272

NAID File Unit: 55847269

Microform: M1993

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