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Hester, Phillip – Age 41, Year: 1865 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Phillip Hester – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42522289   NAID File Unit: 42522285     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19445281

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: April 6, 1865

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Olney

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 41

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42522289

NAID File Unit: 42522285

Microform: M1822

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