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Forson, John Ralph – Age 37, Year: 1864 – 28th US Colored Infantry

John Ralph Forson – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56999510   NAID File Unit: 56999506     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19429276

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 25, 1863

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Madison

Residence

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

County born: Bourbon

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 38

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56999510

NAID File Unit: 56999506

Microform: M1824

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