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Harris, Cornelius W – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

Cornelius W Harris – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45761738   NAID File Unit: 45761734     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19405392

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 23, 1863

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Jamaica

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45761738

NAID File Unit: 45761734

Microform: M1823

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