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Edwards, Robert – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 16th US Colored Infantry

Robert Edwards – 16th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42488563   NAID File Unit: 42488561     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 16th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  16 infantry

ID: 19433366

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 14, 1863

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Todd

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 42488563

NAID File Unit: 42488561

Microform: M1822

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