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Cornelius, Horace – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Horace Cornelius – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42446655   NAID File Unit: 42446652     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19419218

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: shelbyville

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42446655

NAID File Unit: 42446652

Microform: M1822

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