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Hilton, John H – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 26th US Colored Infantry

John H Hilton – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56938675   NAID File Unit: 56938673     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19404497

Company: C

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 7, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 9th District

Residence

State born: Jamaica

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Sailor

Physical Characteristics

Age: 21

Height: 5’ 63/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 56938675

NAID File Unit: 56938673

Microform: M1824

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