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Henry, Robert – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

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

NAID: 39077360   NAID File Unit: 39077358     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19404883

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Delaware (Del.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: SMYRNA

Residence

State born: Delaware (Del.)

County born: New Castle

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: black

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 39077360

NAID File Unit: 39077358

Microform: M1821

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