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Elson, John – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

John Elson – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35823330   NAID File Unit: 35823328     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19403236

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 14, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Masons Island

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: 

Town born: baltimore

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: very Black. White scar on right thumb

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 35823330

NAID File Unit: 35823328

Microform: M1819

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