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Cornelius, Henry – Age 23, Year: 1865 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Henry Cornelius – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46273737   NAID File Unit: 46273733     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19402558

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 27, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW YORK CITY

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Monmouth

Town born: 

Occupation: Driver

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 23/4“

Complexion: Negro

Eye color: 

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 46273737

NAID File Unit: 46273733

Microform: M1992

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