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Copse, Elijah – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Elijah Copse – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46273679   NAID File Unit: 46273677     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19402505

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 10, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: BROOKLYN

Residence

State born: Canada

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 46273679

NAID File Unit: 46273677

Microform: M1992

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