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Mathews, John Willis – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 49th US Colored Infantry

John Willis Mathews – 49th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55399890   NAID File Unit: 55399888     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 49th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  49 infantry

ID: 19435154

Company: B

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: November 19, 1864

Enlisted state: Missouri (Mo.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: St. Louis

Residence

State born: Missouri (Mo.)

County born: 

Town born: Manchester

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 5“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55399890

NAID File Unit: 55399888

Microform: M2000

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