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Harris, John – Age 21, Year: 1863 – 31st US Colored Infantry

John Harris – 31st US Colored Infantry

NAID: 46279267   NAID File Unit: 46279265     Microform: M1992

Military Service

Unit: 31st US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  31 infantry

ID: 19405509

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 30, 1863

Enlisted state: Connecticut (Conn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Haven

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Paterson

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 46279267

NAID File Unit: 46279265

Microform: M1992

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