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Dewit, James H – Age 34, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

James H Dewit – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56934139   NAID File Unit: 56934137     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19402126

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 16, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 11TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Orange

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 34

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56934139

NAID File Unit: 56934137

Microform: M1824

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