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Hitchens, John – Age 33, Year: 1863 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

John Hitchens – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

NAID: 39077781   NAID File Unit: 39077779     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hal-Hol

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19405080

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: July 28, 1863

Enlisted state: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: philadelphia

Residence

State born: Massachusetts (Mass.)

County born: 

Town born: BOSTON

Occupation: Driver

Physical Characteristics

Age: 33

Height: 5’ 51/2“

Complexion: Yellow

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 39077781

NAID File Unit: 39077779

Microform: M1821

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