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Marsh, Samuel – Age 18, Year: 1865 – 42nd US Colored Infantry

Samuel Marsh – 42nd US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53601628   NAID File Unit: 53601625     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 42nd US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  42 infantry

ID: 19414329

Company: G

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 17, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Chattanooga

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Giles

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 8“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 53601628

NAID File Unit: 53601625

Microform: M1994

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