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Howard, Charles – Age 21, Year: 1865 – 26th US Colored Infantry

Charles Howard – 26th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 56939086   NAID File Unit: 56939083     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 26th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  26 infantry

ID: 19404675

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: February 23, 1865

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 5th District

Residence

State born: New York (N.Y.)

County born: 

Town born: New York City

Occupation: Laborer

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: 56939086

NAID File Unit: 56939083

Microform: M1824

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