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Clafford, John S – Age 23, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

John S Clafford – 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

NAID: 39071281   NAID File Unit: 39071278     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Bro-Claf

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19401896

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 12, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 2nd District

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 23/4“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Brown

Record Info

NAID: 39071281

NAID File Unit: 39071278

Microform: M1821

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