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Henry, John – Age 30, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

John Henry – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

NAID: 39077326   NAID File Unit: 39077323     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19404871

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 1, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Evansville

Residence

State born: Mississippi (Miss.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Boatman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 30

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39077326

NAID File Unit: 39077323

Microform: M1821

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