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Kelly, Atlas – Age 17, Year: 1864 – 37th US Colored Infantry

Atlas Kelly – 37th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55793554   NAID File Unit: 55793552     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 37th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  37 infantry

ID: 19418634

Company: I

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 12, 1864

Enlisted state: North Carolina (N.C.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: New Berne

Residence

State born: North Carolina (N.C.)

County born: Chowan

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 7“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55793554

NAID File Unit: 55793552

Microform: M1993

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