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Follen, George – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

George Follen – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42519515   NAID File Unit: 42519513     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19444541

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 16, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Nashville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Logan

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42519515

NAID File Unit: 42519513

Microform: M1822

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