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Edwards, Joseph – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 54th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Edwards – 54th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55602226   NAID File Unit: 55602223     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 54th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  54 infantry

ID: 19467149

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 11, 1864

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Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Shelby

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55602226

NAID File Unit: 55602223

Microform: M2000

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