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Drake, Lafayette – Age 26, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Lafayette Drake – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42448994   NAID File Unit: 42448992     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19419826

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 27, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Shelbyville

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Madison

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42448994

NAID File Unit: 42448992

Microform: M1822

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