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Eggles, Cornelius – Age 37, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Cornelius Eggles – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55423208   NAID File Unit: 55423206     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19444283

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 20, 1863

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Buckingham

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Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 37

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55423208

NAID File Unit: 55423206

Microform: M2000

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