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Hightower, Orlando S – Age 33, Year: 1863 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Griffin-Highwarden

Orlando S Hightower – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Griffin-Highwarden

NAID: 45610371   NAID File Unit: 45610369     Microform: M1801

Military Service

Unit: 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Griffin-Highwarden

Regiment:  55 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19404137

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readville

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Brunswick

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 11“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45610371

NAID File Unit: 45610369

Microform: M1801

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