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Highwarden, John Wesley – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Griffin-Highwarden

John Wesley Highwarden – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Griffin-Highwarden

NAID: 45610408   NAID File Unit: 45610406     Microform: M1801

Military Service

Unit: 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Griffin-Highwarden

Regiment:  55 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19404148

Company: D

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 29, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readville

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: Delaware

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 81/2“

Complexion: Light (Lt or Li)

Eye color: Blue (Blu)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45610408

NAID File Unit: 45610406

Microform: M1801

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