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Martin, Sylvanus – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 17th US Colored Infantry

Sylvanus Martin – 17th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42526071   NAID File Unit: 42526068     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 17th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  17 infantry

ID: 19446247

Company: E

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 14, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Clarksville

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky. Ken. Or Kent.)

County born: Todd

Town born: 

Occupation: Tobacconist

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Light Brown (L or Li Brn)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Brown (Bro, Brn, Bn or Br)

Record Info

NAID: 42526071

NAID File Unit: 42526068

Microform: M1822

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