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Liggins, Edward – Age 16, Year: 1864 – 29th US Colored Infantry

Edward Liggins – 29th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 57089072   NAID File Unit: 57089069     Microform: M1824

Military Service

Unit: 29th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  29 infantry

ID: 19456698

Company: D

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 5, 1864

Enlisted state: Illinois (Ill.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: CHICAGO

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: SAINT LOUIS

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 16

Height: 5’ “

Complexion: Dark

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 57089072

NAID File Unit: 57089069

Microform: M1824

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