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Elder, John – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

John Elder – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56966625   NAID File Unit: 56966622     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19415019

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 12,

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Hillsboro

Residence

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

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 56966625

NAID File Unit: 56966622

Microform: M1824

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