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Elam, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

John Elam – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56966611   NAID File Unit: 56966609     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19415017

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 20, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Cincinnati

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 56966611

NAID File Unit: 56966609

Microform: M1824

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