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Helms, Edward – Age 27, Year: 1861 – 45th US Colored Infantry

Edward Helms – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53670381   NAID File Unit: 53670378     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19437739

Company: C

Year: 1861

Year Enlisted: 1861

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: February 28, 1861

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Washington

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 27

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53670381

NAID File Unit: 53670378

Microform: M1994

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