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Hightower, John – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Griffin-Highwarden

John Hightower – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Griffin-Highwarden

NAID: 45610353   NAID File Unit: 45610351     Microform: M1801

Military Service

Unit: 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Griffin-Highwarden

Regiment:  55 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19404128

Company: A

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 16, 1863

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readville

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: 

Town born: Quincy

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 101/2“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45610353

NAID File Unit: 45610351

Microform: M1801

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