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Howard, Robert – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Robert Howard – 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

NAID: 39078097   NAID File Unit: 39078095     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 8th US Colored Infantry, Hoo-Joh

Regiment:  8 infantry

ID: 19405274

Company: G

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: September 20, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Jeffersonville

Residence

State born: Georgia (Ga.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 39078097

NAID File Unit: 39078095

Microform: M1821

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