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Hughes, Charles – Age 17, Year: 1863 – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Charles Hughes – 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

NAID: 35827452   NAID File Unit: 35827449     Microform: M1819

Military Service

Unit: 1st US Colored Infantry, A-Win

Regiment:  1 infantry

ID: 19405291

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: June 17, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Mason's Island

Residence

State born: District of Columbia (D. C.)

County born: 

Town born: WASHINGTON

Occupation: Errand boy

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 4’ 11“

Complexion: black scar on palm of left hand

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 35827452

NAID File Unit: 35827449

Microform: M1819

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