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East, Elijah – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Elijah East – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56998264   NAID File Unit: 56998262     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19428803

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 4, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: INDIANAPOLIS

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Butler

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 56998264

NAID File Unit: 56998262

Microform: M1824

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