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Colwell, John W – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

John W Colwell – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46273481   NAID File Unit: 46273478     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19402440

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 12, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BROOKLYN

Residence

State born: Cuba

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 71/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 46273481

NAID File Unit: 46273478

Microform: M1992

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