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Mathews, John W – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 45th US Colored Infantry

John W Mathews – 45th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 53674747   NAID File Unit: 53674744     Microform: M1994

Military Service

Unit: 45th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  45 infantry

ID: 19439149

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 15, 1864

Enlisted state: 

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Frankford

Residence

State born: Pennsylvania (Pa. or Penn.)

County born: 

Town born: PHILADELPHIA

Occupation: Waiter

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 41/2“

Complexion: Black

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Record Info

NAID: 53674747

NAID File Unit: 53674744

Microform: M1994

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