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Degroat, Obediah – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Obediah Degroat – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56933704   NAID File Unit: 56933702     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19401876

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 25, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 11TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: Sussex

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 56933704

NAID File Unit: 56933702

Microform: M1824

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