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Franklin, George Washington – Age 16, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

George Washington Franklin – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53596732   NAID File Unit: 53596730     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19413606

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 24, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Blaine

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53596732

NAID File Unit: 53596730

Microform: M1994

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