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Clarkson, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

John Clarkson – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56932393   NAID File Unit: 56932391     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19401240

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 3RD DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: NEW YORK

Occupation: Hostler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56932393

NAID File Unit: 56932391

Microform: M1824

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