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Franklin, Smith – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 50th US Colored Infantry

Smith Franklin – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55424541   NAID File Unit: 55424539     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19450057

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted:

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 22,

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Vidalia

Occupation: Field hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55424541

NAID File Unit: 55424539

Microform: M2000

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