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Mackden, Joseph – Age 19, Year: 1865 – 38th US Colored Infantry

Joseph Mackden – 38th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55827885   NAID File Unit: 55827883     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 38th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  38 infantry

ID: 19431633

Company: I

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 16, 1865

Enlisted state: District of Columbia (D. C.)

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Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: 

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 19

Height: 5’ 21/2“

Complexion: Copper (Coppe or Cop'r)

Eye color: Gray (Grey or Gry)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55827885

NAID File Unit: 55827883

Microform: M1993

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