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Herbert, John – Age 20, Year: 1864 – 26th US Colored Infantry

John Herbert – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56938521   NAID File Unit: 56938519     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19404240

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 12, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 5TH DISTRICT

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D. C.)

County born: 

Town born: WASHINGTON

Occupation: Porter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 56938521

NAID File Unit: 56938519

Microform: M1824

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