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Chester, John R – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 23rd US Colored Infantry

John R Chester – 23rd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45855025   NAID File Unit: 45855023     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 23rd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  23 infantry

ID: 19438547

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 24, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45855025

NAID File Unit: 45855023

Microform: M1823

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