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Deshield, John – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

John Deshield – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55849941   NAID File Unit: 55849938     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19437800

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 26,

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Somerset

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Talbot

Town born: 

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55849941

NAID File Unit: 55849938

Microform: M1993

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