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Harris, Olmstead – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Olmstead Harris – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55788901   NAID File Unit: 55788899     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19416947

Company: H

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Norfolk

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Chesterfield

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

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: 55788901

NAID File Unit: 55788899

Microform: M1993

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