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Harris, Jerry – Age 26, Year: 1865 – 55th US Colored Infantry

Jerry Harris – 55th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55580904   NAID File Unit: 55580901     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 55th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  55 infantry

ID: 19466222

Company: K

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 24, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Memphis

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Lawrence

Town born: 

Occupation: Servant

Physical Characteristics

Age: 26

Height: 5’ 2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55580904

NAID File Unit: 55580901

Microform: M2000

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