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Franklin, Elijah – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Elijah Franklin – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46277131   NAID File Unit: 46277128     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19404237

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: August 16, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: new york city

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 11/2“

Complexion: Negro

Eye color: 

Hair color: 

Record Info

NAID: 46277131

NAID File Unit: 46277128

Microform: M1992

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