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Forbes, John – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

John Forbes – 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

NAID: 57044798   NAID File Unit: 57044795     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry (Colored)

Regiment:  29 infantry volunteer

ID: 19442415

Company: H

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 24, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: NEW HAVEN

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: Rockland

Town born: 

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57044798

NAID File Unit: 57044795

Microform: M1824

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