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Deigs, Michael – Age 25, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Michael Deigs – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53595646   NAID File Unit: 53595623     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413383

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: South Carolina (S.C.)

County born: 

Town born: Washington

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 25

Height: 5’ 61/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53595646

NAID File Unit: 53595623

Microform: M1994

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