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Deshield, George W – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Den-El

George W Deshield – 9th US Colored Infantry, Den-El

NAID: 39094998   NAID File Unit: 39094995     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Den-El

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19412471

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: October 23, 1863

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Benedict

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Somerset

Town born: Somerset

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 61/4“

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39094998

NAID File Unit: 39094995

Microform: M1821

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