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Clayton, Zachariah – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Zachariah Clayton – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53594558   NAID File Unit: 53594556     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413217

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 14, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: chattanooga

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: 

Town born: creasburg

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Bro.

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 53594558

NAID File Unit: 53594556

Microform: M1994

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