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Dawson, Oscar – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Oscar Dawson – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42487375   NAID File Unit: 42487372     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19433007

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: clarksville

Residence

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

County born: Logan

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42487375

NAID File Unit: 42487372

Microform: M1822

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