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Harkum, Joseph – Age 19, Year: 1864 – 31st US Colored Infantry

Joseph Harkum – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46279043   NAID File Unit: 46279040     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19405318

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 11, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norwich

Residence

State born: Connecticut (Conn.)

County born: Windham

Town born: WINDHAM

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 46279043

NAID File Unit: 46279040

Microform: M1992

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