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Jones, Eli – Age 44, Year: 1863 – 28th US Colored Infantry

Eli Jones – 28th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57005879   NAID File Unit: 57005877     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 28th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  28 infantry

ID: 19431764

Company: B

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 26, 1863

Enlisted state: Indiana (Ind.)

Enlisted county: Marion

Enlisted town: Indianapolis

Residence

State born: Illinois (Ill.)

County born: Lawrence

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 44

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 57005879

NAID File Unit: 57005877

Microform: M1824

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