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Elam, Bowlin – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Bowlin Elam – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56998423   NAID File Unit: 56998420     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19428895

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 8, 1864

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: Vanderburgh

Enlisted town: Evansville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Henderson

Town born: 

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56998423

NAID File Unit: 56998420

Microform: M1824

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