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Cherry, Elijah – Age 30, Year: 1863 – 36th US Colored Infantry

Elijah Cherry – 36th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55746999   NAID File Unit: 55746997     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 36th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  36 infantry

ID: 19402069

Company: G

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 15, 1863

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: PLYMOUTH

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Barty

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: dark

Eye color: dark

Hair color: dark

Record Info

NAID: 55746999

NAID File Unit: 55746997

Microform: M1993

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