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King, Virgil – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 47th US Colored Infantry

Virgil King – 47th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55340572   NAID File Unit: 55340569     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 47th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  47 infantry

ID: 19405557

Company: B

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 4, 1865

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MOBILE

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Richmond

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 55340572

NAID File Unit: 55340569

Microform: M2000

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