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Harrison, John W – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

John W Harrison – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

NAID: 39076907   NAID File Unit: 39076904     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19404662

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 8, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: Philadelphia

Enlisted town: Philadelphia

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: Camden

Town born: Gloucester

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Yellow (Yel or Yello)

Eye color: Hazel (Hzel)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39076907

NAID File Unit: 39076904

Microform: M1821

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