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Jay, John – Age 23, Year: 1864 – 20th US Colored Infantry

John Jay – 20th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 45765178   NAID File Unit: 45765176     Microform: M1823

Military Service

Unit: 20th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  20 infantry

ID: 19407230

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 23, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: 4th district

Residence

State born: Connecticut (Conn.)

County born: 

Town born: HARTFORD

Occupation: Hustler

Physical Characteristics

Age: 23

Height: 5’ 111/4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 45765178

NAID File Unit: 45765176

Microform: M1823

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