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Mars, John – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

John Mars – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55863797   NAID File Unit: 55863794     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19440772

Company: F

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: March 30, 1864

Enlisted state: Maryland (Md.)

Enlisted county: Baltimore City

Enlisted town: Baltimore

Residence

State born: Maryland (Md.)

County born: Baltimore City

Town born: Baltimore

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Mulatto (Mulat or Mult)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55863797

NAID File Unit: 55863794

Microform: M1993

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