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Chelson, John – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

John Chelson – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53594375   NAID File Unit: 53594373     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413114

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 1, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: Louisville

Occupation: Hostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 113/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53594375

NAID File Unit: 53594373

Microform: M1994

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