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Clayton, Sampson – Age 21, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Sampson Clayton – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45754917   NAID File Unit: 45754913     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19402076

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 22, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 1st District

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: Northumberland

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 45754917

NAID File Unit: 45754913

Microform: M1823

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