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Jefferson, Henry – Age 22, Year: 1863 – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Henry Jefferson – 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

NAID: 55526320   NAID File Unit: 55526317     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 53rd US Colored Infantry, A-Wh

Regiment:  53 infantry

ID: 19464216

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 17, 1863

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Grand Gulf

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: Jefferson

Town born: 

Occupation: Field Hand

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 41/4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55526320

NAID File Unit: 55526317

Microform: M2000

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