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Farthing, Oscar – Age 24, Year: 1864 – 27th US Colored Infantry

Oscar Farthing – 27th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56966997   NAID File Unit: 56966995     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 27th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  27 infantry

ID: 19415167

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 15, 1864

Enlisted state: Ohio (O.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Green

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Pittsylvania

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 24

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56966997

NAID File Unit: 56966995

Microform: M1824

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