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Elser, General – Age 24, Year: 1865 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

General Elser – 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

NAID: 39074144   NAID File Unit: 39074141     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Dav-Fie

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19403287

Company: F

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: ???

Enlisted date: March 16, 1865

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Indianapolis

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: 

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

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: 39074144

NAID File Unit: 39074141

Microform: M1821

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