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Fairfax, Osborne – Age 19, Year: 1863 – 48th US Colored Infantry

Osborne Fairfax – 48th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55361643   NAID File Unit: 55361640     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 48th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  48 infantry

ID: 19419248

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 15, 1863

Enlisted state: Louisiana (La.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Goodrichs Landing

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55361643

NAID File Unit: 55361640

Microform: M2000

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