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Martin, Orange – Age 18, Year: 1863 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Orange Martin – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42526036   NAID File Unit: 42526034     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19446235

Company: I

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Alabama (Ala.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Stevenson

Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: Johnson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 42526036

NAID File Unit: 42526034

Microform: M1822

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